Creative Manager

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The Creative Manager is responsible for the development and evolution of elevated imagery and content on zulily’s homepage and across the site. Owning the day-to-day operations of multiple creative pillars in zulily’s Editorial Studio, this role is responsible for achieving creative quality and production goals, managing expenses and personnel and staffing needs while fostering a collaborative creative team environment. The Creative Manager is seen as an owner of a variety of creative initiatives and serves as a key influencer across Editorial Studio and zulily at large. This role partners closely with the Director of Editorial and studio management.

* Drive sales through compelling homepage event imagery * Set and drive creative direction and execution resulting in fun, fresh and different images while maintaining on-brand consistency and a high level of quality * Provide consistent oversight, set expectations and establish specific goals and timelines while managing a team in a fast paced, high quality production environment * Work closely with the Director of Studio, Merch leadership team, Brand and Design team and other departments to execute elevated events * Attend and manage project and creative reviews with Studio and Merch leadership * Lead, facilitate and actively participate in creative group strategy and concept meetings * Collaborate with Merch teams to determine visual creative execution based on business needs for brand initiatives and seasonal concepts * Leverage creative talent to improve site experience for zulily moms by developing and driving quality measurement programs, establishing regular creative work review sessions and fostering an innovative creative environment. * Leads cross-functional projects to support Editorial Studio business and creative needs. * Participate in recruiting, developing and mentoring Studio Design, Photo Editing and Editorial Copy teams * Teach and mentor more junior members of the creative teams on interactive and UX best practices, wire framing, user flow, typography, color theory, image treatments and creative cropping * Willingness to roll up sleeves occasionally to demonstrate approaches, process, critical thinking, presentation skills and creative problem solving to a green creative staff * Develop individual and team goals, implement plans to carry out objectives that align with department and company initiatives, and motivate and direct team to meet these goals. * Manage individual performance; provide regular coaching and feedback to meet personal and business objectives. * Successfully implement changes throughout the team and, with hindsight, retroactively assess the impact * Accountable to department budget, production goals, efficiency and productivity metrics.

* 10+ years’ experience in creative, interactive and graphic design working in mid to large-size creative teams * 5 years of demonstrated management prowess with leadership drive and ability to develop teams * 5 years of background in ecommerce, consumer experience and/or web design * Proven ability to provide, understand and interpret visual presentation direction * Ability to thrive and produce quality, detail-oriented work in a deadline-driven environment * Ability to work independently while handling a number of projects simultaneously * Ability to respond effectively and appropriately to creative feedback. * Self motivated, with excellent communication and sound written skills * Degree in creative field or relevant extensive training or experience * Robust portfolio of elevated work representative of a proven track record of successful design solutions