Graphic Design Manager

As a Design Manager at BrandTalk, you will be responsible for leading the design and creative direction across branding, social media, and digital campaigns. Your role will involve shaping brand identity, spearheading campaign strategies, and mentoring a talented creative team. If you have a passion for translating ideas into captivating visuals and establishing unique brand voices, this opportunity is perfect for you. Your key responsibilities will include leading branding and identity design for client brands from conceptualization to execution. You will develop and implement creative strategies for social media campaigns that align with client objectives. Additionally, you will define and steer the visual and content direction across various formats such as static images, videos, reels, GIFs, and interactive content. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, you will present creative ideas, gather feedback, and refine outputs accordingly. Collaboration with strategy, social media, and video teams will be essential to ensure cohesive brand storytelling. Your role will also involve mentoring and managing a team of designers, fostering a culture of experimentation, timely delivery, and high-quality work. Maintaining brand consistency across all client content and creatives will be a key focus area. You will stay updated on industry trends, platform changes, and creative best practices to ensure that the work remains fresh and competitive. Working closely with the Senior Director, you will review creative performance, gather feedback, and make iterative improvements based on analytics. In addition to having 5+ years of experience in a design or creative role, preferably within an agency setting, you should possess a strong portfolio showcasing branding, social media campaigns, video assets, and digital content. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, or other relevant motion tools is required. A solid understanding of digital-first storytelling, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy is essential. Experience in leading creative teams, effective client communication, and the ability to balance creativity with structure are desired qualities for this role. Bonus points if you have experience with motion graphics, creative direction for video, enjoy presenting to clients, and have a knack for building visual identities from scratch.,