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. - Leading branding and identity design for client brands from conceptualization to execution. - Developing and implementing creative strategies for social media campaigns that align with client objectives. - Defining and steering 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, presenting creative ideas, gathering feedback, and refining outputs accordingly. - Collaborating with strategy, social media, and video teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling. - 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. - Staying updated on industry trends, platform changes, and creative best practices to ensure work remains fresh and competitive. - Reviewing creative performance, gathering feedback, and making iterative improvements based on analytics. - 5+ years of experience in a design or creative role, preferably within an agency setting. - 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. - Solid understanding of digital-first storytelling, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy. - Experience in leading creative teams, effective client communication, and balancing creativity with structure. - Desired qualities include experience with motion graphics, creative direction for video, presentation skills to clients, and building visual identities from scratch.,