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Job Title:
Design Manager
Job Location:
Northeast
Relocation:
No
Position Level:
Manager
Position Report To:
Creative Director
Position Responsibilities:

The Design Manager will lead the design of stationery, social expressions, party products, calendars, etc. by working collaboratively with Sales, Creative and Product Development to prepare design driven product ranges and Plan-o-grams.  

Work closely with the Design Team and Product Development to ensure all products meet the correct specifications for production.  Use your strong management skills and creative direction to develop and design product ranges for national retailers (ie. Target, etc.).   

  • Work with the creative team on putting highly creative ranges together for clients.
  • Make sure presentation prototypes are completed to a high standard. 
  • Adhere to design budgets.
  • Making sure that there is full utilization of existing design within the studio and other group studios.
  • Work with the Creative Director in making sure the correct planning is executed to meet the timelines. 
  • Working with the Creative, Sales and Product teams to co-ordinate products from initial concepts through to production.
  • They must be able to motivate their team and provide a good team spirit, ensuring a responsible outlook as a senior member of the studio.
  • Maintains an up to date trend review at all times.
Percent Travel:
Direct Reports:
No
Experience Required:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a related industry is required (stationery, social expressions, party, etc.)
  • Proficient on the Mac – Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design 
  • Must be good at predicting trends within all industry areas and be able to translate this back in to our product areas.
  • Must make sure all products have the correct specifications before presenting them to clients.
  • Must possess good management and people skills to direct ranges from concept to production.
  • Must be a highly organized and motivated individual who is able to multitask to make sure customer demands are met.
  • Must be a good communicator and be able to interpret design briefs.
  • Must be a highly creative individual who is able to produce exceptional design and product innovation.
  • Must have an outstanding portfolio of design or design directed product.
Education Required:
BS/BA pref.
Other Remarks:
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