Manager of Graphic Design

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design team in creating and implementing brand strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate identity and business objectives.
• Oversee the development of design assets for digital, print, and multimedia, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and other departments to ensure cohesive brand messaging.
• Mentor and manage a team of designers, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
• Present art direction to senior management and integrate feedback into final designs.
• Strategize on long-term design initiatives, staying ahead of design trends to keep the brand fresh and relevant.
• Provide leadership in creative brainstorming sessions, encouraging innovative ideas that push the boundaries.
• Manage project timelines, prioritize workloads, and ensure deadlines are met across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Able to take on large campaign art direction with minimal supervision.
• Exceed expectations in delivering final assets.
• Travel for press checks.
• Work in-office 3 days a week.

Requirements

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field; MA or MFA preferred.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a broad range of design work, particularly in branding.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects) and other relevant design tools.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing a team.
• Project management abilities, with experience in managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into creative strategies.
• Organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the capability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both in managing a team and in liaising with other departments or clients.
• Continuously seeks to elevate the creative output of the team, setting new standards for excellence.

Nice to Have

• Experience with managing large-scale campaigns.
• Experience working in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• MA or MFA is preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 15 days PTO/year
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Personal phone bill reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Corporate DoorDash DashPass membership
• Regular company and team activities
• 401k with competitive matching contribution plan
• Excellent opportunities for career growth