Communications Design Manager

To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments…in this we make a difference! — Statement of the Heart

Lead, assist, and mentor Design Team in creating websites, web content, advertisements, company publications, and internal company collateral.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the development of online and printed collateral. Ensure pieces reflect current digital trends, are innovative, professionally designed, and consistent with Stampin’ Up!’s look and feel.

• Enhance the online user experience/interface by integrating best practices and leading the team to create outstanding web designs.

• Ensure quality of printed materials. Attend or manage attendance of press checks ensuring color consistency and quality.

• Work closely with photographers to define shot lists and photographic styles.

• Communicate effectively and regularly with Creative Director.

• Collaborate with other departments to provide a design perspective, develop strategies and create designs that meet company objectives.

• Mentor/manage design team, assign projects, create and maintain timelines.

• Provide clear, strong, strategic creative direction to designers.Comm

• Present and defend creative work with authority and enthusiasm.

• Manage team budget as required.

• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.

Requirements:

• BA/BFA in graphic design, interactive design, marketing, multimedia, advertising or related discipline.

• 5+ years experience in professional web/print design (agency or corporate setting).

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Flash). Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications.

• Expertise in both web and print, with an ability to build and elevate a brand.

• Strong background and knowledge of web best practices and standards (UX/UI, site functionality, information architecture, etc.).

• Proficient in creating results driven designs for online mediums. Specifically e-commerce, mobile, e-mail, landing pages, etc.

• Expertise in the printing process and preparing artwork for production.

• Proficiency in layout, typography, color theory, and design principles.

• Clear understanding of branding and direct marketing principles.

• Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work within specific time frames.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with outside vendors and interact with employees and managers in various departments.

• Ability to mentor and inspire team members to innovate and learn new skills.

• Strong portfolio.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of technical languages such as PHP and Java Script helpful, but not required.

• Understanding of analytics and multivariable testing, a plus.