Visual Communications Manager, Management Consulting

Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Visual Communications Manager, Management Consulting is responsible for delegating and executing visual communications workstreams across a variety of consulting engagements to optimize client outcomes by utilizing strategic design thinking, unique design capabilities, clear communication, and delivery excellence. This role partners closely with consulting teams and client leaders to shape engagement deliverables, provide creative direction, and ensure high-quality, client-ready outputs that tell a story and unite teams toward the same vision.
The Visual Communications Manager drives quality standards, contributes to resource planning, identifies client opportunities, and applies visual communication strategies that strengthen consulting impact. This role may also support internal team learning and development while effectively delivering across multiple, concurrent engagements.
Job Duties
Ideates and delivers on visual communications strategy and delivery for consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with client objectives and elevating engagement outcomes
Partners with consulting teams and account leaders to shape deliverables and develop effective, compelling visuals that distill and simplify complex concepts
Asks good questions. Thinks diagnostically, quickly analyzing scenarios to determine the most effective, creative solutions
Listens carefully to identify opportunities where visual design elements can expand scope and add exponential client value
Conceptualizes, designs, develops, and refines client-ready visual materials, presentations, and communication tools across multiple mediums including digital, print, client intranets/websites, and eLearnings
Provides quality oversight, strategic guidance, and subject matter support for visual communications work within assigned engagements
Manages multiple projects simultaneously, monitors priorities, and addresses risks, issues, and changes in scope in a timely manner
Supports business development efforts through creation of proposal content and pitch materials, as well as identifying follow-on opportunities with existing clients
Contributes to practice development through coaching, onboarding support, and participation in internal learning initiatives
Collaborates with leadership on resource planning, staffing visibility, and utilization management across active and upcoming work
Effectively presents design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders and clients
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Mentors and trains Visual Communication Associates
Manages delivery of the Visual Communication workstreams and “hands-on” execution
Effectively liaises with, delegates to, and guides the RISE design team to produce high-quality graphics that add value to visual communication workstream deliverables
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Education
Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Design, Communications Design, or Business, preferred
Master’s degree in Design Management, Communications, Organizational Development, or Business Administration, preferred
Experience
Five (5) or more years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, consulting delivery, or strategic communications in an internal or external facing consultative role, required
One (1) or more years of experience leading and managing complex client-facing projects, required
Experience partnering with consulting teams, account leaders, or business stakeholders to develop strategic communication deliverables, required
Experience supporting business development activities including proposals, statements of work, scoping, and pricing discussions, preferred
Experience coaching, mentoring, or providing functional guidance to design or consulting professionals, preferred
Experience integrating AI-enabled tools and workflows into client deliverables in a way that is aligned, accurate, ethical, and enhances clarity, efficiency, and client value, preferred
Software
Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, required
Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, required
Project management and CRM platforms, preferred
Experience with digital learning, video production, interface design, UI/UX tools, and platforms such as Figma, preferred
Language(s)
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect visual communications strategy to client and engagement objectives
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Ability to lead brainstorming, collaboration, and design-thinking sessions with clients and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced client service environment independently
Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities with sound judgment, professionalism, and calm
Ability to build effective working relationships with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in predominantly virtual environment
Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and client service excellence
Minimal travel will be required
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $90,000 - $110,000
Maryland Range: $90,000 - $110,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $110,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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Work arrangement
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