Hybrid Design Manager

at CESO, INC.

• Job title: Design Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $82,594 - $160,599 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dayton, United States

About the role

• Design Manager leading visual direction for CESO, a national architecture and engineering firm. Overseeing design teams, ensuring quality for marketing and communication materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction and quality oversight for visual marketing and communications materials.
• Shape companywide visual storytelling strategies, including pursuit support, brand evolution, and executive presentations.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design initiatives in collaboration with marketing managers and operational leaders.
• Drive consistency across design systems, templates, and brand assets.
• Guide the team in executing high-quality graphics across digital, print, and large-format platforms.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on visual workflows, efficiency, and brand clarity.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or related field is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• A&E industry experience is preferred.
• Certifications such as Adobe Certified Professional, or other recognized industry credentials, are valued but not required.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic knowledge of video production is required; intermediate knowledge is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment