Design Manager

SUMMARY Overview of the position

The Design Manager will lead a team of designers. They will oversee the design process on entertainment trading card projects, making sure designs meet our brand standards and quality expectations, as well as ensuring projects stay on time and within costing. They will coordinate workflow by dispensing projects to their team, collaborating with other departments to ensure the designers are getting everything they need as well as executing projects themselves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Team leadership is a key responsibility, being a mentor and teacher, as well as motivating and fostering a creative collaborative environment.
• Overseeing all design projects that flow through our department, making sure the overall visual aligns with brand guidelines and objectives ensuring brand consistency. Offering guidance and feedback to your team to ensure high-quality output and adherence to project requirements.
• Working with other departments such as Product Development to define their design needs and objectives, especially when working on new brands or re-branding of an existing brand.
• Staying up to date on industry trends. This includes design trends, as well as new printing techniques.
• Identify opportunities to improve design workflows and efficiency.
• Create visually appealing designs for various entertainment licensed trading card releases. Designing for specific printing processes as well as themes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Design Manager will oversee a design team.

EDUCATION / YEARS EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES