Design Manager

Design Manager

Department: Creative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Miami - HQ

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

The Design Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring our graphic design team. Reporting to the Art Director, the Design Manager will oversee a team of two graphic designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design work that aligns with our brand vision and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fashion and retail.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to the design team to ensure the highest standards of design quality and innovation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals, and identify development opportunities for team members.

Design Strategy and Execution:

• Collaborate with the Art Director to develop and execute design strategies that align with the company's brand vision and marketing objectives.
• Oversee the creation of visual assets for various channels, including digital, print, social media, and in-store displays.
• Lead innovation and evolution of all assets, with a focus of paid ads across all meta platforms.
• Ensure consistency and cohesiveness of design elements across all projects and platforms.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and merchandising, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to maximize team productivity and efficiency.

Creative Innovation:

• Stay current with industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies to keep the brand at the forefront of design innovation.
• Must be actively experimenting with and be curious of all things AI. This person should be excited to champion AI usage within the Creative Team.
• Encourage and facilitate creative brainstorming sessions to generate fresh and innovative design ideas.
• Continuously seek opportunities to elevate the brand's visual identity and enhance customer engagement.

Quality Control:

• Review and approve design work to ensure it meets brand standards and project requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback and direction to the design team to maintain high-quality output.
• Address and resolve any design-related issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.

Brand Consistency and Freshness:

• Create designs and templates that adhere to the brand's guidelines while helping the brand stay new and fresh.
• Innovate within the brand's visual identity to keep the designs engaging and relevant to current market trends.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role ideally within the fashion industry and/or a D2C brand.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design work, including digital, print, and performance marketing ads, with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other design software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of print production processes and digital design best practices.
• Experience in e-commerce and digital marketing design is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, time management, capacity planning, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proactive, resourceful, and practical, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Ability to initiate creative ideas and execute them independently.
• A passion for fashion and retail.

Eberjey Extras

• An inviting, energetic environment that embodies our female-founded, entrepreneurial mentality
• Seasoned industry leadership committed to your professional development in the fashion retail industry
• Competitive pay, health & retirement benefits, and a generous employee discount