Senior Design Manager

Job Location

MERRILLVILLE OFFICE AND WHS

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, well-rounded Senior Design Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, strategic thinker, and strong storyteller who can effectively manage multiple projects, presentations, and deadlines while fostering collaboration and innovation.

As a Senior Design Manager you will lead projects and teams while working closely with the Creative Director to drive the creative vision. You will oversee branding, digital, design, and production initiatives, ensuring high-quality, on-brand creative work. Additionally, you will play a critical role in optimizing processes, managing vendor relationships, overseeing our Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (Bynder), and supporting the overall creative culture of the company.

The Senior Design Manager should possess excellent client and internal communication skills, experience in delivering pitch presentations, and a desire to mentor and develop emerging creative professionals. Occasional travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & Project Oversight

• Lead 360º creative solutions, spanning branding, digital, design, and production.
• Act as the primary liaison between the creative team, internal stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Ensure that all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, business objectives, and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic and hands-on creative direction, offering feedback and solutions to maintain high-quality standards.
• Partner with the Creative Director to define and refine creative strategies and department goals.
  
  

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the creative team, ensuring seamless collaboration across projects.
• Oversee the entire job intake process, including assessing job requests, assigning tasks, approving projects, and managing change requests.
• Track and manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with deadlines and budgets.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day workflow issues within the creative team and workflow management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product, external partners) to drive projects forward.
  
  

Process Optimization & Digital Asset Management

• Identify efficiencies in creative workflows to enhance productivity and team effectiveness.
• Oversee and maintain the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (Bynder), ensuring assets are organized, accessible, and properly archived.
• Support the pre-press production process, ensuring that creative assets are ready for final delivery.
  
  

Vendor & External Partnership Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners, ensuring deliverables meet brand and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts, timelines, and budgets for outsourced creative work.
• Act as the primary point of contact for freelance design agreements, and design collaborations.
  
  

Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Work closely with creative leadership and internal partners to compile monthly reports on asset performance across digital and traditional platforms.
• Analyze engagement metrics, usage trends, and overall effectiveness of creative assets to inform future strategies.
• Provide recommendations for creative optimizations based on data findings to enhance brand impact and audience engagement.
  
  

Team Development & Creative Culture

• Mentor and nurture emerging creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and inspiring team environment.
• Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving, ensuring the team is aligned with industry trends and best practices.
• Advocate for the creative team’s needs and work to enhance overall team efficiency and morale.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in an agency or in-house creative team.
• Strong background in branding, digital media, design, and production.
• Experience managing creative teams and processes, with a track record of delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, project management tools, and Digital Asset Management (Bynder or similar).
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Understanding of pre-press production and print/digital asset management.
• Passion for mentoring and developing creative talent.
  
  

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Our company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000126694

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $156,200.00 / year