Manager Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our expanding Enterprise In-House Creative team. 

The Senior Graphic Designer will take a hands-on role in crafting communications that drive engagement, deliver on business objectives and build brand loyalty. As a People Leader, you will also manage a team of designers and oversee their work to ensure it meets quality standards and is on brand and on time.

You are: •    An expert designer who passionately drives design from concept through execution and delivery with a keen eye for detail and quality of craft •    An natural leader who knows how to motivate and inspire their team  •    A champion of team well-being •    Passionate about building an idea-generating creative culture  •    Always approaching design from a modern, mobile-first perspective •    A master of your craft with hands-on experience in creating engaging content for social media and digital platforms •    Curious. You stay on top of emerging trends, keeping the pulse of advertising industry shifts. •    A steward of the Guardian brand, responsible for establishing and maintaining consistency with regard to visual style across all channels and brand experiences •    Gatekeeper for quality control of creative with respect to assigned projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •    Listening, asking, prioritizing and translating key messages into creative concepts and designs •    Ensuring consistent and respectful communication to Guardian’s various audiences, in keeping with overall brand standards •    Setting quality standards for design team and providing ongoing feedback to meet standards  •    Overseeing team of graphic designers and ensuring projects are on brand and on time •    Ability to organize and architect information into visual solutions that stop the scroll and drive engagement •    Consultation with internal client partners on tactical and creative approach

POSITION REQUIREMENTS •    Bachelor’s degree and portfolio or portfolio link required •    Minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative services position, preferably including prior employment with an advertising agency, corporate marketing organization, or digital agency •    Management experience is a plus •    Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite •    Proficiency with Figma •    Familiarity with front end design/development •    Working knowledge of outlook email client and template design is a plus •    Demonstrated talent for high-caliber design and digital storytelling  •    Proven ability to solve problems, architect information •    Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrix-oriented environment •    Strong relationship management skills: ability to foster collaboration, value other perspectives •    Excellent oral and written communication skills

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

For internal use only: