Design Team Manager

Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2232259

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

We are seeking a seasoned Creative Design Manager with technical design skills, a passion for creativity, and the ability to manage a project's creative process from concept to completion while adhering to and promoting brand guidelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a design team-ensuring that all projects meet the utmost quality and deadlines-and play a crucial role in maintaining productive, client-centric interactions within our team.

How you will contribute:

• Overseeing and managing the creative process of digital and print projects, from concept to completion
• Collaborate on advertising campaigns by concepting, project managing, and creating
• Coordinating with internal clients, designers, and other team members to understand requirements and establish design goals
• Supervising the design team, providing feedback, and monitoring the quality of the design output
• Ensuring that project milestones and deadlines are met with ample efficiency and professionalism, involving proactive planning and scheduling to accommodate unexpected challenges or changes in project scope
• Facilitating smooth communication between all stakeholders, promoting transparency and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Regular updates and discussions are paramount to aligning vision and expectations, thereby ensuring client satisfaction
• Utilizing project management tools and software to effectively organize, track, and manage the progress of the project
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and streamline workflows through feedback from team members and clients, as well as personal reflection
• Maintain and achieve high-quality creative work, client relations, and team relations and assure that team members achieve the same
• Review the work of the team to ensure a quality product is consistently delivered within established deadlines
• Manage and mentor the design team to ensure consistent brand style through all project designs and communications
• Communicate effectively with firm marketers and other internal clients to understand the objectives of each project and help them achieve their goals through relevant designs
• Exhibit a desire for continuous growth and development. Welcome constructive criticism and coaching
• Work with outside vendors to produce printed materials, distribute them to internal and external clients, and maintain records of order history

We are looking for people with Forward Vision and:

• Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring a team within a structured environment, assuring high-quality results
• Strong organizational skills, with a proven ability to effectively delegate and monitor complex projects to completion
• Excellent communication abilities to align with marketers and internal clients, providing clear and concise design direction that meets project targets
• Astute management of project load, with the capacity to identify and allocate necessary resources to achieve objectives efficiently
• Inventive problem-solving skills, especially in situations where traditional approaches or guidance may be limited
• A passionate commitment to personal and professional growth, coupled with receptiveness to feedback and coaching from peers and leadership teams
• Proven track record of working with outside vendors, overseeing production processes, and conducting thorough record-keeping
• Exhibit a formal, professional demeanor and have the acumen to manage both people and projects with precision and foresight
• Consistently demonstrate high quality in work & relationships
• Consistently meet established deadlines, ensuring that work is complete & accurate & adequate time has been provided for the review process
• Enthusiastic team player who cultivates a positive work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5-9 years of related experience
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledgeable in digital & off-set printing processes

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City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Design Team Manager

Location_formattedLocationLong: Charlotte, North Carolina US

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At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With a global presence and diversified service offerings, we provide our FORVIS team members with an abundance of career paths to choose from. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where the backgrounds and talents of all our people are valued. We view our people as our most important asset and invest in them by providing competitive total rewards, professional development, and rewarding career opportunities.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences™. Ranked among the top 10 public accounting firms in the country, FORVIS has 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that comprises partner initials and represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. Visit forvis.com for additional information.

FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.