Swiss Beauty - Manager - Design & Creative (1-2 yrs)

Job Summary:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Design Manager to lead our design team and oversee the creation of exceptional visuals that align with our brand identity and drive business objectives.

- The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end design process across digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.

- This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on design expertise to deliver high-quality creative assets while mentoring the team and ensuring timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership:

- Lead and inspire the design team to produce innovative and engaging visuals for digital, social, and print platforms.

- Develop a clear creative vision that aligns with the brand's identity, ensuring consistency and high-quality output.

- Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with project goals and business priorities.

Strategic Design Development:.

- Plan, conceptualize, and oversee the creation of designs for marketing materials, including social media creative, ecommerce assets, Google Ads, GIFs, brochures, catalogues, and product listing visuals.

- Lead the design optimization for ecommerce platforms (Amazon and brand website) to improve product visibility and increase conversions.

- Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to translate campaign strategies into impactful visual assets.

Quality Control:

- Review and approve all design work to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with brand guidelines.

- Oversee advanced image retouching and manipulation to elevate the visual appeal of all creative assets.

- Ensure pixel-perfect designs across digital and print deliverables.

Team Management and Mentoring:.

- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to enhance the team's creative output and professional growth.

- Assign tasks, monitor workloads, and manage project timelines to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:.

- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to integrate best practices and maintain a competitive edge.

- Introduce fresh design ideas, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and creativity within the team.

- Drive the creation of daily and campaign-specific creative to maintain an engaging presence across platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:.

- Work closely with marketing, ecommerce, and content teams to align design strategies with business objectives.

- Collaborate with external vendors or agencies when needed to execute larger design projects.

- Balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining the highest design standards.

Skills And Qualifications.

- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a creative team.

- Design Software Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Figma.

- Creative and Strategic Thinking: Strong creative vision combined with an understanding of business and marketing goals.

- Attention to Detail: Ability to deliver pixel-perfect, high-quality designs that align with brand standards.

- Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Problem-Solving: Innovative and solutions-driven mindset to overcome creative challenges.

Preferred Qualifications.

- Experience: 8+ years of experience in graphic design, with 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.

- Ecommerce Expertise: Prior experience in creating A+ content, product visuals, and digital assets for platforms like Amazon.

- Motion Graphics: Working knowledge of animation or video editing tools is a plus.

- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, leadership in creative campaigns, and team management achievements.

- Skills: digital,visuals,creative and strategic thinking,leadership skills,motion graphics,design.