Senior Manager of Brand and Design

Who We Are:

As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, we share thought‑provoking content, and we host events that engage and inspire our region. Our unique facilities and connections offer opportunities for memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.

We are a community‑licensed public media station. For 70 years, we have been a foundational pillar in the St. Louis community by providing trusted, community‑centered content and resources. Our core purpose is to magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help our region flourish.

Nine PBS is rooted in our four values:
Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These guide every aspect of our work - both in how we interact with one another as teammates, as well as how we engage with the community.

Nine PBS is an equal opportunity employer with a leadership team and culture that prioritizes a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

One of our strategic goals is to create and sustain a positive, high‑performing, and connected culture that prioritizes the well‑being and belonging of every member of our team. Get to know the amazing individuals you will be working alongside if you are selected for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the Senior Manager of Brand & Design serves as the primary graphic designer and leads the visual identity of Nine PBS. This role is a strategic, collaborative partner with strong command of current design trends and tools, guiding projects from concept to final delivery. They confidently present design concepts to leaders and work cross‑functionally to produce brand‑aligned work across digital, web, print, broadcast, events, and professional materials, including proposals and presentations.

This position serves as the internal expert on local and national brand standards, ensuring consistency and clarity while enabling creative storytelling.

The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this position in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list, and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.

• Serve as the organization’s primary graphic designer and lead design strategy across digital, web, print, broadcast, events, and professional materials.
• Serve as the expert on all brand standards, including local Nine PBS branding, show and initiative sub‑brands, and national PBS and PBS KIDS guidelines.
• Ensure brand consistency, quality, and accuracy across all materials, staying current on updates and changes to brand standards.
• Develop visual identities, logos, and creative systems for new shows, initiatives, and campaigns.
• Present design concepts and creative rationale to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Translate strategy and messaging into clear, audience‑focused visual storytelling for donors, families, educators, partners, and internal teams.
• Provide brand guidance, feedback, and creative consultation to teams across the organization.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.

These are additional activities that are expected to be performed with this position.

• Partner with external vendors and design/order swag to ensure high‑quality production and brand representation.
• Stay informed on design, branding, and media trends to bring fresh thinking and best practices to the organization.

2 or 4‑year degree/certificate and 5 years or more experience in Graphic Design, Brand Management or other related fields. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications such as Adobe. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Canva. Experience with project management tools like Trello or  is a plus.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically…