Brand Manager

The Working Assembly is seeking a full-time Brand Manager to cultivate and nurture strong working relationships across internal agency and client teams. You will leverage deep client business knowledge to create optimal conditions for impactful work, driving success and growth for both clients and the agency.

About the role

Members of the Brand Management team act as business partners, combining an interest in design, advertising, product, and culture with a desire to work across diverse clients daily and push brands forward.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients through consistent, best-in-class delivery and strategic understanding of their business.
• Regularly communicate with clients to keep them informed of project progress and address requests in partnership with the team.
• Develop an in-depth, strategic understanding of the client’s business and competitive landscape to align agency output with client objectives.
• Serve as the agency’s knowledge bank for client businesses and their marketing organizations.
• Proactively engage team members to ensure projects are staffed with the right skill sets.
• Contribute to a positive working environment and culture within the team and broader agency.

Characteristics

• Acts as a driving force for the team, building strong client partnerships and delivering excellent work.
• Embraces a “no task too big, no task too small” mentality.
• Manages projects flawlessly while taking on leadership responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of marketing strategy and a commitment to continuous growth.
• Projects calmness and authority, fostering a strong foundation for team success.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience at an advertising or design company.
• Solution-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Proven ability to own and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for creativity, design, advertising, brands, and culture.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes.
• Experience creating integrated campaigns across multiple media types and managing production is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401k and profit-sharing.
• Comprehensive health benefits (including full dental and vision coverage) at no cost to the employee.
• 10+ company-wide closure days (excluding federal holidays), a minimum of 10+ flex vacation days, and sabbatical for employees with five years of service.
• Weekly team meals.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

Applicants located in the NYC area are preferred for in-person team collaboration.