Manager of Visual Communications

Job Title:  Manager of Visual Communications

Location: USA Remote

Company Overview: Akka powers the next generation of agentic AI systems and distributed applications—built for resilience, speed, and intelligence at scale. Trusted by industry giants and innovators alike, we provide the backbone for AI-native software. We value innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity in everything we do. Learn more at akka.io.

Position Overview: 

The Manager of Visual Communications will elevate how we tell our story visually. This role is for a strategic and hands-on visual storyteller who can take complex technical concepts—agentic AI, distributed systems, software architecture, and process flows—and bring them to life through clear, engaging, and modern visual formats.

This is a high-impact role that will collaborate closely with the executive team, marketing, sales, and engineering to ensure visual consistency and clarity across everything from high-level messaging to technical deep dives.

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the visual expression of our brand, translating abstract technical concepts into accessible, visually compelling formats across channels including the website, social media, physical events, and others.
• Design and develop high-quality presentations, long-form documents, infographics, architecture diagrams, animated GIFs, explainer videos, and interactive visuals
• Use GenAI tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, D-ID, etc.) to accelerate creative exploration and asset production.
• Refine and maintain a visual system and asset library that supports consistency across the company.
• Partner with subject matter experts to conceptualize and produce visuals that align with our product, sales, and developer experience strategies.
• Support and collaborate with internal teams on visual storytelling best practices and training.
• NOTE: This is NOT a product UX role. The focus is on the GTM that drives demand for our product.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in visual communications, motion graphics, or design in a B2B software company.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to simplify and visualize complex technologies and systems.
• Deep fluency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and other tools.
• Proficient with and curious to use the expanding landscape of modern GenAI tools used in design and animation.
• Experience producing assets for the website, social media, executive decks, technical explainers, and product demos.
• Strong understanding of branding, hierarchy, and storytelling in visual communication.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in English (near-native speaker), with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment, where agility and adaptability are key to success.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the architect, developer, and IT leadership personas.
• Experience working with developer-facing brands or technical products.
• Awareness of social sensitivities to imagery
   

Where You’ll Work:

This is a remote position based in the United States.

Why Join Us? At Akka, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative company culture.

Our Core Values:

• We’re Authentic: We value transparency and genuine communication, without politics or games. We're honest and assume good intentions, cultivating trust and accountability within our organization and in our interactions with others outside of Lightbend.
• We’re Customer-Focused: We value customer outcomes above all else. By prioritizing our customers' interests, and meeting them where they are today, we help ensure their success. We are dedicated to deeply understanding our customer’s needs, anticipating challenges, navigating time constraints and striving to exceed expectations.
• We’re Nonconventional: We value fearless innovation by challenging the status quo and embracing alternative approaches. Continuous learning and a growth mindset aimed at improving ourselves, our company, and our products, drives us to push boundaries and explore new solutions. Guided by a bias for action, we leverage industry and customer insights to inspire fresh ideas, enabling optimal future offerings.
• We’re Persistent: We value excellence through continuous experimentation and courageous problem-solving. We recognize that achieving success often demands approaching challenges with tenacity and taking calculated risks to achieve leading-edge solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Akka is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate differences and provide equal opportunities for all employees.