Brand Manager - The Startup Workshop Production

The Startup Musical
New York, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

The Startup is an original contemporary musical exploring ambition, innovation, and human connection in the age of technology. We are assembling a collaborative, high-caliber creative/production team passionate about bringing new work to life. After a series of successful staged readings, the show is getting on its feet for a workshop production in Spring 2026.

Reporting to our Lead Producer, the Brand Manager ensure visual and thematic consistency across The Startup’s marketing, social presence, and event materials. They will work with the Marketing Manager to uphold brand identity and align all assets with the show’s aesthetic, including branding for the fictional tech startup in the show, "kazoo."

Duties include:

- Building and maintaining the branding for the show
- Developing and overseeing creative design (poster art, program, signage, web graphics)
- Attending intermittent rehearsals to take photos, videos, etc. for promotion
- Collaborating on visual storytelling for campaign materials and behind-the-scenes content
- Ability to distinguish branding for The Startup as a show, and the fictional tech startup within the show, "kazoo"

Qualifications:

- Experience in brand strategy or art direction for creative projects
- Exceptional graphic/visual design abilities
- Strong visual design sensibility and ability
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or another graphic design software

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging brand manager willing to learn and gain experience working on a new musical in development. The Brand Manager will also have the opportunity to collaborate with partners for possible immersive elements in the show. The production schedule will be Feb 28-Apr 19, 2026, though we will get started on strategy sooner than that.

December 2025-February 2026: Initial meetings, strategy, development

February 28-March 21, 2026: Rehearsals (the Brand Manager is invited to attend a couple of rehearsals to create footage for promotion. Rehearsals will be in the evening).
March 23-27: Load in week.
March 28-29: TECH
March 31: Dress rehearsal
April 1-4: Preview performances
April 8-19: Run of show

Because this is a workshop production, we are working with a very tight budget and can offer a stipend of $300 for this role. Working hours are quite flexible, primarily remote, and we are happy to accommodate your schedule and other commitments/projects. The performances will take place at The Flea Theater, 20 Thomas St, New York, NY.

Interested applicants can submit a resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject [BRAND MANAGER SUBMISSION- THE STARTUP].

DURATION

THROUGH Apr 19, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

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