Job Description

Covista is searching for a Manager of Brand & Design to help create, implement and build upon our corporate brand identity. This is not a short order cook for graphic needs; this role is strategic and conceptual and will be responsible for maintaining a high level of craft across all mediums in partnership with a Senior Manager of Brand & Creative, Video Production and Social Creative teams. They should have a strong grasp of storytelling and understand what makes a compelling story from both a narrative and a production standpoint.

• Helps craft, steward, and elevate Covista’s visual story across all channels.
• Applies brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs
• Can quickly conceptualize and produce design projects of all varieties and aesthetics.
• Provides quality assurance of all creative deliverables including strict adherence to Covista brand standards.
• Coordinates with sr manager to manage workload and timing, and adhere to project deadlines and production schedules.
• Ensures materials are delivered on time and on brand – with the utmost accuracy.
• Participates in team status meetings and creative strategy meetings.
• Can manage multiple creative accounts/ stakeholders.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or experience in art direction, graphic design, marketing/advertising, journalism or related field required.
• Three (3) plus years of relevant experience in an agency, marketing or corporate environment required, Five (5) years preferred.
• Experience in all phases of production from simple 1- and 2-color spot design through complex full-color projects required.
• On-set experience in a photo/video shoot environment and sufficient comfort level directing required.
• Macintosh Environment / Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects experience required.
• Figma experience required.
• Detailed photo retouching experience (Photoshop, Lightroom) required.
• Microsoft presentations and template building (Powerpoint, Word) required.
• After Effects and motion graphic experience preferred.
• Canva experience preferred.
• Firm grasp of layout composition, color theory and typography.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfort in a production environment, with a comprehensive understanding of how videos are art directed.
• Familiarity of file compression, file correction, and optimization techniques.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail with ability to convey ideas clearly.
• Ability to work quickly and function effectively as a team member.
• Knowledge of the latest software and production techniques, as well as proven management capabilities and a solid portfolio.

Additional Information

_In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61,720.78 and $108,334.92. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:_

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• _12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit:
https://careers.covista.com/benefits

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance._

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation