The Manager, Visual Design & Production role at Charles Schwab is based in Austin, TX and focuses on leading digital-first creative work from concept through execution. You’ll help set and evolve visual direction across platforms, partner with copywriters and marketing or agency partners, and support brand and business goals through clear, consistent storytelling and experiences.
Role overview
In this onsite position, you will drive concepting and execution of digital-first creative across channels, translating ideas into visual systems and experiences that feel cohesive in modern contexts. You’ll uphold brand standards while refining the look and feel across digital touchpoints, and collaborate with designers, writers, strategists, and partners to deliver work that supports overall business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the concepting and execution of digital-first creative across channels.
- Translate concepts into clear, compelling visual systems and experiences.
- Maintain brand standards while evolving visual style across digital touchpoints.
- Partner with copywriters to deliver cohesive storytelling and user experiences.
- Stay current on digital design trends, tools, and best practices, applying them with intention.
- Design across formats, including video and print, as well as websites and social.
- Self-edit designs with a focus on clarity and strong creative solutions.
- Develop portfolio-worthy concepts regularly.
- Incorporate feedback from supervisors to improve work outcomes.
- Art direct with style and strategy.
- Participate in meetings, collaborate with others, and step in where support is needed.
- Build productive relationships with agency and marketing partners.
- Manage time effectively and deliver on deadlines across multiple projects.
- Help resolve partner problems by thinking strategically, implementing past feedback, and applying data and user knowledge.
- Ask challenging, high-quality questions to align work with marketing partners’ needs and goals.
- Present and sell creative to marketing partners by clearly explaining why the work works.
- Stay eager to learn from coworkers, marketing partners, C2 departments, tech platforms, and award books.
- Approach each project with a positive mindset focused on making the work strong.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Design, Art Direction, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Current working experience with Schwab systems and processes.
- 5+ years of experience in digital art direction, preferably in an agency or in-house environment.
- Strong proficiency with modern design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Stensul, and the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.
- A portfolio demonstrating digital-first thinking, strong visual craft, and creative leadership.
- Clear communication skills with a collaborative, organized working style.
- Ability to manage time and hit deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
Tools & technologies
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma
- Stensul
Compensation & eligibility
- Salary range: USD 93,300 - 118,200 per year
- In addition to the salary range, the role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation and volunteering
- 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits (including adoption/family building benefits)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Work model
Charles Schwab emphasizes in-office collaboration and intends for the selected candidate to work on site in the specified location. The role includes a focus on hybrid work and flexibility, balancing client needs, workplace flexibility, and the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
Additional note: Eligible Schwabies receive medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave and adoption or family building benefits; and sabbatical leave after five years of employment.
