Senior Communications Design Manager

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault‑tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem‑solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. Through human‑centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. The Communications Designer is responsible for developing and managing Nava's brand to express our value proposition and reach our target audiences. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining our identity system and applying it across external and internal communications channels to ensure we are consistently on brand and delivering experiences that align with Nava's vision. For internal company‑facing communications, they will be the primary emissary of Nava's brand. As a member of the communications team, they will work closely with the comms team on digital, print, and social projects that support company brand strategy and business goals. Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Think Long‑Term, Build Together, Inclusion is Essential and Progress Takes Work. Developing Nava's brand identity system consistently across mediums, and driving the adoption of Nava's brand identity across the company Managing brand assets such as Nava's brand mark, typography, style guides, illustrations, and photography Managing all of Nava's external facing brand materials, including G Suite templates, email signatures, LinkedIn Headers, recruiting materials, and more Managing Nava's comprehensive brand strategy, including brand positioning, brand characteristics, research‑based audience segmentation, competitive or landscape research, and brand and identity usage guidelines Helping with visual and communications design needs on project work as needed Developing and maintaining ongoing Nava‑internal brand processes Designing Nava's annual reports for digital and print (eg Public Benefit Report and DEI Report) — this includes conducting competitive analysis, conceptualizing, user research, user testing, and design Contributing to experience design for external and internal events; creating branded materials for events and conferences Creating decks, diagrams, and other visual elements for Nava's Business Development practice and contract bids Creating templates and a system of assets that the contract bid team can use to help bids look branded and submission‑ready Working with the People Operations team to brand internal trainings for employees appropriately Working with the BizOps team to develop company swag, processes for how to request swag internally, and ensuring quality control 5+ years design experience, with branding, design firm, or ad agency strongly preferred. A strong foundation in visual design, typography, layout, grid systems, and concept development. Literacy in both web‑based and print‑based design software / processes Ability to collaborate closely with both a Frontend Designer and a printer Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat), Google Drive (Slides, Docs, and Sheets) and Figma. Experience with developing brand strategy and creating artifacts which clearly communicate the essence of a company's brand strategy. Experience working with frontend developers A track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills. Ability to keep an eye on the big picture while managing the details. Effectively communicates and works well in a remote/distributed team environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required Experience in UX research and design Moderate experience in project management Experience in art direction and the commissioning of illustration and photography Legal authorization to work in the United States Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance‑based annual bonus Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote‑first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre‑tax commuter programs to support in‑office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote‑friendly team environment where people genuinely care We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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