Brand Design Manager, Executive Communications

Job Summary

Ibotta is seeking a Brand Design Manager, Executive Communications to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding.

About the Role

This role requires a strong in-office presence to foster close collaboration and includes on-call availability to meet critical business needs. This position is located in Denver, Colorado as a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Executive Partnership & Narrative Development
• Collaborate directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership to understand their vision, communication objectives, and key messages for diverse audiences (e.g., all-hands meetings, board presentations, investor updates, client pitches, conference keynotes).
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the executive team, providing expert guidance on storytelling, content structure, and visual communication strategy.
• Translate strategic business goals into persuasive presentation narratives that resonate with intended audiences and drive desired outcomes.
• High-Impact Presentation Design & Execution
• Oversee the design and production of high-quality, visually engaging presentations tailored to specific audiences and communication goals, often under tight deadlines — contributing hands-on as needed.
• Guide your team in transforming raw content and data into sophisticated, professional, and on-brand slides, leveraging advanced Google Slides skills and design best practices.
• Establish quality standards for data visualizations, infographics, and other visual elements that simplify complexity and enhance understanding.
• Manage the team's project portfolio simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and meticulous attention to detail across all executive deliverables.
• Brand Stewardship & Visual Excellence
• Ensure all executive assets strictly adhere to Ibotta's brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in visual style, tone, and messaging.
• When appropriate, leverage executive design ID.
• Champion visual excellence across the team, staying current on design trends, tools, and techniques and bringing those insights into day-to-day practice.
• Own the development and ongoing maintenance of executive presentation templates, style guides, and shared asset libraries.
• Support the visual identity of executive-led initiatives across broader mediums, including digital collateral, branding assets, and high-level corporate events.
• Agility, Collaboration & Availability
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure executive environment, modeling adaptability and a calm, confident demeanor for your team.
• Be available for on-call support during critical periods or for urgent executive requests, including evenings or weekends when necessary.
• Work predominantly in-office to ensure seamless collaboration, immediate support, and strong working relationships with the executive team.
• Partner effectively with other departments (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Finance) to gather information and ensure alignment on presentation content and messaging.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professional discretion.
• Embrace and uphold Ibotta's Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency, & A good idea can come from anywhere.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in creating high-impact presentations for C-suite executives and senior leadership in a corporate environment, including at least 2 years in a people management or team lead capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire a small creative team while maintaining high personal standards of craft and output.
• A detailed portfolio showcasing a range of sophisticated executive-level presentations, demonstrating exceptional design skills, storytelling ability, and data visualization expertise.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and abstract concepts into clear, concise, and visually compelling narratives.
• Mastery of Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides, including advanced features, template creation, and integration of multimedia elements.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for creating custom graphics, layouts, and visual assets.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build trust with senior executives and influence without authority.
• Proven understanding of corporate branding, messaging, and visual storytelling principles.
• Strong project and resource management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and team workloads simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and experience handling confidential information.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while also leading a team with clarity and purpose.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours and be on-call as required by business needs.
• Working knowledge of Excel for data interpretation and chart creation is a plus.