Graphic Design Manager

As a Graphic Design Manager, you will lead creative initiatives that shape the brand voice and elevate customer experiences. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong design expertise, leadership abilities, and a passion for innovation. You will oversee high-impact design projects, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive creative excellence. Key responsibilities include leading design strategy, managing priorities, optimizing processes, and mentoring a high-performing team. You will also champion disruptive innovation, present insights to senior leadership, and ensure seamless execution of business objectives.

** This role is Onsite in Menomonee Falls, WI

Duties and Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Brand Integrity

• Lead creative design initiatives while upholding brand standards.
• Develop user-focused strategies aligned with business objectives and launch goals.
• Continuously assess and refine processes, driving disruptive innovation and optimizing efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends to drive innovation while maintaining brand integrity.

Strategic Problem Solving & Innovation

• Identify issues, develop solutions proactively, summarize details and trade-off decisions for leadership.
• Champion leadership in execution, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation by implementing best practices and leveraging expertise to train others.
• Actively seeks additional ways to add value and increase influence outside of assigned workload.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead projects with clear priorities, ensuring progress and proactively resolving issues.
• Adapt to changing priorities while managing workload for self and team to meet deadlines.
• Influence cross-functional teams, communicate vision, and align efforts for strong solutions.
• Present insights and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Effectively communicate complex ideas tailored to different audiences.

Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage and mentor direct reports to develop user-focused and solution-driven strategies and tactics.
• Provide constructive feedback and set clear expectations for team members.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments, ensuring efficiency and impact.
• Foster collaboration across teams, ensuring efficiency and impact.
• Provide constructive feedback, set expectations, and train team members on effective communication, problem-solving, and driving high-impact designs.
• Promote inclusivity and knowledge-sharing across departments.

Job Requirements

• Experience & Education: 7-10 years of professional graphic design experience with leadership and management skills; bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
• Design Expertise: Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and expertise in design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); knowledge of Adobe After Effects, digital asset management and project management software is a plus.
• Brand & Market Understanding: Ability to analyze market, consumer, and customer insights.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Mindset & Approach: Results-driven, detail-oriented, open to feedback, and continuously seeking improvement.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into action plans and contingencies.