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Senior Brand ManagerHGA • San Francisco, CA, US
Senior Brand Manager

Senior Brand Manager

HGA • San Francisco, CA, US
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Brand Manager

HGA's Brand & Communications team supports a 1,000-person architecture and engineering firm with a mission to advance human-centered design. As Senior Brand Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and stewarding HGA's brand across all channelsincluding a significant leadership role in our upcoming 2026 brand evolution. This role blends brand strategy, project leadership, people management, and hands-on creative problem-solving, supporting firmwide initiatives with thoughtful planning, consistent execution, and a strong editorial and visual point of view.

You will partner closely with the Director of Brand & Communications, sector marketing leaders, regional marketing teams, content strategists, creative team members, and communications team to ensure the brand is expressed consistently, cohesively, and with impact.

The Senior Brand Manager is a highly collaborative utility player - someone who understands brand systems, can manage a multidisciplinary creative team, and can move seamlessly between strategy and execution.

In This Role You Will :

Brand Strategy & Stewardship

  • Support the evolution and implementation of HGA's brand strategy, visual identity, messaging, and positioning across all internal and external touchpoints.
  • Maintain and continually improve brand guidelines, systems, templates, and asset libraries to ensure clarity, consistency, and ease of use.
  • Partner with marketing, content, and communications teams to ensure brand cohesion across campaigns, proposals, digital channels, thought leadership, and events.
  • Serve as an internal brand advocate - educating teams, advising on brand use, and ensuring materials align with strategic priorities.

Program & Project Management

  • Manage firmwide brand initiatives and campaigns from planning through execution, including timelines, workflows, cross-team collaboration, and quality control.
  • Oversee intake, prioritization, and resourcing for strategic brand and creative projects in partnership with the Director of Brand & Communications.
  • Develop project plans, manage budgets, track performance, and ensure work is delivered on schedule and at the highest standard.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve operational efficiency, and streamline creative workflows.
  • Team Leadership & Management

  • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary creative operations team, including the visual asset manager, photography specialist, creative project manager, graphic designer, and multimedia designer.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to support individual growth and strong team performance.
  • Oversee resource planning, workload distribution, and project assignments to ensure clarity, balance, and alignment with business needs.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and guide career development planning for team members.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture grounded in creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage vendor relationships and external creative freelancers to supplement capacity and ensure consistent, high-quality output.
  • Creative Direction & Execution

  • Provide clear, actionable creative direction for brand materials, campaigns, reports, presentations, videos, and other key initiativesensuring alignment with brand standards and business goals.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, photographers, and multimedia specialists, offering constructive feedback that keeps work on-tone and on-strategy.
  • Contribute hands-on support for signature, high-visibility projects such as campaign assets, presentations, thought leadership reports, and video storyboarding.
  • Advise on visual storytelling best practices and ensure all work reflects HGA's design culture, values, and strategic point of view.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with marketing leaders across sectors and regions to align brand activities with business goals and audience insights.
  • Partner with Internal Communications on firmwide messaging, cultural storytelling, and internal campaigns.
  • Collaborate with Digital teams on website, social media, and digital content execution to ensure brand consistency and strong audience engagement.
  • Insights, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor brand performance and gather insights from analytics, stakeholder feedback, and competitive analysis.
  • Identify opportunities for brand innovation, improved audience engagement, and stronger expression of the firm's strategy and point of view.
  • Continually evolve brand systems and processes to support a modern, scalable, and effective brand
  • You Will Need To Have :

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design, visual communications, or a related field
  • 12+ years of experience in brand management, marketing, or integrated communications, including experience managing people or creative teams
  • Strong understanding of both visual and verbal brand strategyand the ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable guidance
  • Experience managing brand systems, guidelines, and multi-channel brand execution
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage cross-functional teams, and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Ability to provide constructive creative feedback and work effectively with graphic designers, video producers, photographers, and other specialists
  • Working knowledge of visual design, photography, and / or video production sufficient to brief, evaluate, and collaborate with creative professionals
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital asset management or content management systems is a plus
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution; comfortable shifting between big-picture direction and tactical detail
  • Curiosity, creativity, collaborative energy, and a passion for building and strengthening brands
  • Salary Information :

    The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range : $119,900 - 152,700

    Additional Information :

    At HGA, you'll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

    Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects and engineersand help us shape what's next.

    Learn more about us here.

    Application Requirements & Instructions Please submit resume for consideration.

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