Manager - Advertising Design

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the designers in creating designs and providing graphic services for materials developed in the Advertising Department, including digital and print advertising, social media graphics, and video editing.
• Supervise Assistant Manager Advertising Design, Senior Graphic Artists, and Graphic Artist.
• Take the lead on large-scale projects such as CENTER magazine, Annual Report, Special Events, and Development.
• Create designs on computer for ads, direct mail, social media graphics, video editing, digital signage, collateral, and other materials as assigned.
• Specify printing instructions, review bluelines and other printer's proofs.
• Coordinate and ensure the completion of work according to deadlines and priorities set by the Advertising Services Manager and the Assistant Manager, Advertising Production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in graphic/commercial art.
• At least eight years of related professional experience including supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) in a PC environment.
• Proficient in layout and design and computer-generated artwork production.
• Working knowledge of four-color printing process.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments under tight deadlines, be detail-oriented and organized, and follow creative direction.
• Experience leading, mentoring, evaluating, and managing a design team.
• Must provide a portfolio demonstrating ability and experience.
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area and work onsite.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital signage and institutional publications.
• Experience with managing large-scale projects and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic or commercial art
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in related field
• Supervisory experience in a design environment

Benefits & Perks

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan with organization matching
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
• Salary range of $80,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience