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Design Manager
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
About the role
Okta is looking for an exceptional Design Manager to join our growing internal agency and partner with our creative leads to bring our brand and marketing to life on our websites. Reporting into the Digital Creative Director, you will be challenged to ideate, concept and problem-solve against key marketing briefs. You will help to craft and tell the Okta story, always advocating for the brand and taking pride in beautiful, inspiring, and innovative work. You will manage 3-5 talented designers across three web properties, okta.com , auth0.com, and oktane.com.
The right person for this role will be an inspired and passionate designer and leader, a highly-motivated individual that has the experience, ability and drive to manage multiple projects and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams across the company.
What you’ll do
- Work closely with the Digital Creative Director, designers, and copywriters on conceptual development, design and execution across key marketing briefs for digital experiences on okta.com.
- Develop creative ideas that meet project KPIs; test and iterate when necessary.
- Manager and mentor three Sr. Designers, encouraging their own personal growth and development. Uplevel the design team by providing dedicated one on one support, particularly for more junior designers.
- Partner with the Copy Manager to lead brainstorm sessions and project critiques. Work cross functionally with key marketing leads, digital partners, and the Studio to present creative concepts and solutions against briefs.
- Must be able to sell ideas confidently, a strong storyteller and presenter to get buy-in from cross functional partners and executives.
- Ensure the consistency of the brand and highest quality of design across all projects.
- Keen understanding and passion to learn about and share insights on digital design and industry trends.
- Create, concept, inspire others, and roll up their sleeves while bringing creative ideas to life; can deliver and receive direct and clear feedback.
- Ability to think big while operating at the lowest level of detail.
- Must be a self starter while being comfortable guiding teams, freelancers, agencies, and production partners.
- Must be able to operate at a high level, providing art direction, to executing and delivering design deliverables.
What experience you have
- BA or BFA in Art/Design.
- Extraordinary design skills.
- A World-class portfolio of work.
- Outstanding presentation skills and proven ability to produce and pitch world-class strategic presentations to all levels of an organization.
- 8+ years experience in art direction and design in a creative agency or client-side group; B2B / tech experience is a plus.
- 3+ years experience leading and managing a team in a creative agency or internal creative group; global experience is a plus.
- 5+ years experience in marketing work with a rich portfolio including digital, print, interactive, website/mobile design and video.
- Hands-on expertise in developing creative solutions and campaigns across all mediums: advertising, film, websites, mobile and graphic design, Corporate ID, interactive, social campaigns, content marketing and events.
- Expert knowledge of creative process and digital creative software tools (Figma, Adobe CC, Framer.
- Experience implementing AI tools with the creative process and prompting for creative output.
You are excited about this role because:
- You are highly motivated and a problem solver.
- You love to build.
- You never shy from a challenge.
We are excited about you because:
- You are an inspiring, positive, force of nature.
- You are always bringing new ideas to the table.
- You are happy to share your knowledge and insights with other team members.
- You believe in building a strong and collaborative culture.
- You bring a sense of calm, focus, and positivity and your energy is infectious.
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
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Freelance New Business Designer
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At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.
New Business Designer
About Real Chemistry
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. We combine deep scientific expertise, human‑centered creativity, and data‑driven intelligence to help healthcare brands make meaningful impact. Our Enterprise New Business team plays a critical role in shaping how we show up to prospective clients—bringing clarity, creativity, and polish to high‑stakes pitches and growth opportunities.
The Role
We are looking for a Freelance New Business Designer to join our Enterprise New Business team. This is a highly executional, individual‑contributor role focused primarily on PowerPoint design, including custom pitch templates, layout systems, and presentation polish, with graphic design support as needed.
You will work closely with new business, strategy, and creative partners to help transform complex ideas into clear, visually compelling pitch materials that support Real Chemistry’s growth efforts.
What You’ll Do
- Design and build high‑impact pitch decks primarily in PowerPoint, ensuring clarity, consistency, and visual polish
- Create custom PowerPoint templates and slide systems tailored to individual new business opportunities, while aligning with Real Chemistry brand guidelines
- Translate strategic and written content into clean, engaging layouts that tell a cohesive story
- Apply lgraphic design support as needed (e.g., charts, icons, simple illustrations, visual frameworks)
- Partner closely with new business, strategy, and creative teams to meet tight deadlines and evolving pitch needs
- Ensure all materials meet Real Chemistry’s quality, accessibility, and brand standards
What You Bring
- 8-10+ years of experience in presentation design, design production, or similar role, preferably within an agency, consulting, or new business environment
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, with a strong understanding of master slides, templates, and layout systems
- Solid design fundamentals, including typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling
- Experience with graphic design using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Illustrator, InDesign) or comparable tools
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
- A collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset and comfort working with cross‑functional partners
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting new business, pitches, RFIs/RFPs, or growth initiatives
- Familiarity with healthcare, life sciences, or highly regulated industries
- Experience adapting or extending established brand systems within presentations
Why Real Chemistry
- Join a high‑visibility enterprise new business team supporting growth across the organization
- Work on a wide range of strategic, creative, and high‑stakes pitch opportunities
- Collaborate with talented teams across strategy, creative, data, and medical
- Flexible, remote‑friendly work environment rooted in Real Chemistry’s people‑first culture
Pay Range: $75-85 per hour
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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