Brand Design Manager, Executive Communications

Ibotta is seeking a Brand Design Manager, Executive Communications to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. In this role, you will manage designers while also serving as a hands‑on strategic partner to the C‑suite — transforming complex information and strategic initiatives into clear, compelling, and visually powerful communications. From internal leadership updates to high‑stakes partner opportunities, your team will be the creative engine behind Ibotta's most visible executive assets.

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). Candidates must live in the United States.

Not based in Denver? We will offer a relocation bonus to help make your move to the Mile High City a smooth one.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensure all executive assets strictly adhere to Ibotta's brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in visual style, tone, and messaging. When appropriate, leverage executive design  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.

• 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, and A good idea can come from anywhere.

• 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…