KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Creative Services (Design) to join our Clients and Markets organization.
Responsibilities:- Lead the concept development, visual design, and brand identity strategy for major internal and external integrated creative initiatives, campaigns, and firmwide events
- Serve as the primary design lead on active projects, directing creative teams through all phases of execution
- Act as the central creative liaison to internal clients and stakeholders while integrating with specialty disciplines (UX/UI, Digital, Video, Copywriting) to deliver unified multi-channel solutions; partner with Project Managers to coordinate resource scheduling and oversee end-to-end delivery using internal workflow tools (Optimizely / Design Track)
- Enforce brand guidelines across all digital, print, and multimedia touchpoints to guarantee consistency firmwide; accountable for ensuring creative quality by reviewing deliverables against industry benchmarks and project criteria for accuracy, polish, and launch readiness, and sharing learnings with the broader design organization
- Encourage innovative thinking and creative solutions; champion the adoption of new technologies, best practices, and generative AI design tools across creative workflows; oversee effective use of AI tools and platforms
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment that encourages engagement and aligns with core values; serve as the Performance Management Leader (PML) for assigned direct reports (Senior Designers, Associate Designers), providing continuous guidance and skill development
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:- Minimum seven years of recent progressive experience in visual design, art direction, and brand identity development preferably within an in-house creative agency, design consultancy, or corporate professional services environment; minimum two years of demonstrated leadership experience directly managing, mentoring, or leading multidisciplinary design teams (including Senior and Associate Designers)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, digital media, or a related field; or minimum ten years of equivalent practical professional experience
- Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma / modern design system platforms
- Exceptional interpersonal and executive presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership; strong capacity to navigate complex, fast-paced project environments, and balance creative ambition with rigorous deadlines and budgets
- Proven ability to translate high-level business goals into compelling creative strategies, multi-channel marketing campaigns, event identities, and brand systems
- Demonstrated expertise and forward-looking adoption of generative AI design workflows and tools, and modern digital trends; deep understanding of enterprise brand guidelines, typography, layout hierarchy, print production, and digital accessibility standards
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1386BPG_9_26 California Salary Range: $75240 - $175950
