Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in an agency or in-house creative team.
• Strong background in branding, digital media, design, and production.
• Experience managing creative teams and processes, with a track record of delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, project management tools, and Digital Asset Management (Bynder or similar).
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Understanding of pre-press production and print/digital asset management.
• Passion for mentoring and developing creative talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead 360º creative solutions, spanning branding, digital, design, and production.
• Act as the primary liaison between the creative team, internal stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Ensure that all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, business objectives, and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic and hands-on creative direction, offering feedback and solutions to maintain high-quality standards.
• Partner with the Creative Director to define and refine creative strategies and department goals.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the creative team, ensuring seamless collaboration across projects.
• Oversee the entire job intake process, including assessing job requests, assigning tasks, approving projects, and managing change requests.
• Track and manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with deadlines and budgets.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day workflow issues within the creative team and workflow management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product, external partners) to drive projects forward.
• Identify efficiencies in creative workflows to enhance productivity and team effectiveness.
• Oversee and maintain the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (Bynder), ensuring assets are organized, accessible, and properly archived.
• Support the pre-press production process, ensuring that creative assets are ready for final delivery.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners, ensuring deliverables meet brand and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts, timelines, and budgets for outsourced creative work.
• Act as the primary point of contact for freelance design agreements, and design collaborations.
• Work closely with creative leadership and internal partners to compile monthly reports on asset performance across digital and traditional platforms.
• Analyze engagement metrics, usage trends, and overall effectiveness of creative assets to inform future strategies.
• Provide recommendations for creative optimizations based on data findings to enhance brand impact and audience engagement.
• Mentor and nurture emerging creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and inspiring team environment.
• Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving, ensuring the team is aligned with industry trends and best practices.
• Advocate for the creative team’s needs and work to enhance overall team efficiency and morale.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.