Director Creative Design

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovative teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let’s Imagine a better way together.

Position Summary:

The Director, Creative Design is responsible for leading a creative and graphics team to produce visually creative and impactful projects and displays.   This may include providing creative direction, presentation creation and collaborating with teams both within Imagine Studio and across the organization.  This director role fosters strategic design conversations, innovation and cultivating enduring client relationships.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Elevate the design team in terms of innovation, creative solutions, motivating and challenging design teams to produce industry leading work.
• Leads with a multidisciplinary approach to manage a vast array client briefs, from interpreting and translating brand transformation strategies to executing marketing, environmental and packaging solutions.
• Lead the graphic and visualization team in coordination with PMO on campaigns/projects timelines, budgets, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Own of the overall look and feel of multiple one-off graphic design and retail brand projects or deliverables that will be integral to larger campaigns.
• Coach and mentor team and provide ongoing feedback to strengthen techniques, strategies, and client growth.
• Responsible for pitching creative ideas to key stake holders.
• Proactively bring new ideas, creative concepts and design solutions to client work.
• Partner with the Studio team’s Designers, Engineers and Sourcing Manager to ensure client expectations around quality and delivery are met.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with sales and account teams to develop campaign deliverables to meet the design needs for current and prospective clients
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables and help lead the strategic development of the creative department as part of the wider company.
• Provide graphic design and production support when required.
• Consistently be a team player responsible for specific tasks outside of daily responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Will supervise a team of creative and graphic designers

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in graphic, industrial design, or related field 
• 10 years of work experience in the graphics design field required.
• 10 years management experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing creative and or design teams 
• Preferred experience with 3D rendering/visualization software 
• Expert knowledge of design fundamentals, including graphic design, typography, photography, illustration.
• Expert in all necessary design applications including Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
• Strong knowledge of motion software a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of print and marketing KPIs 
• Excellent sense of design. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Understanding of, or ability to learn, art and print methods that relate to the organization’s product and packaging needs 
• Creative, passionate, flexible and a self-starter.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to take direction.
• Ability to tell a story through a strategic presentation to key stakeholders.
• Expert level understanding of design tools and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a deadline driven environment.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff with the ability to communicate creative direction effectively.
• Proactive approach to identify and solve problems before they arise.
• A positive, can-do attitude with high level dedication and collaborative spirit.

The national pay range for this role is $100,000- $125,000 annually. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000