Spirit Airlines · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, Creative Lead
Spirit Airlines is a company that redefines travel and empowers its team members to grow personally and professionally. The Creative Lead (Sr. Manager) will oversee the in-house creative team, directing all creative projects to ensure brand integrity and consistency across various channels. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to deliver high-quality creative solutions that meet business objectives.
Responsibilities
Establish creative direction for all projects and ensure consistent implementation across digital, print, and experiential channels
Direct and motivate a team of designers and copywriters on creative projects from concept to completion
Devise new and evolving creative campaigns, core messaging, and visual concepts that meet business objectives
Drive brand consistency through ongoing development and implementation of brand guidelines for both visual design and copy
Ensure a consistent brand look and tone across all creative materials and channels
Mentor and guide copywriters and designers, reviewing and providing daily feedback to develop creative work
Monitor and approve marketing materials and campaigns
Oversee creative projects and campaigns across digital, print, signage, environmental graphics and communications
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Develop detailed project plans and timelines, prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and identify potential risks or roadblocks
Make judgment calls using analytical, innovative, and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment to ensure creative is delivered to specifications, on time and on budget
Track project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, to optimize creative for campaigns across various platforms and channels
Partner with external contractors and vendors as necessary to ensure creative work aligns with business objectives and brand standards
Manage and oversee the professional development of creative team members
Supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Maintain open communication and alignment between copywriting, design and other internal teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
6-10 years of experience in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field., with 2 - 3 years in leadership role
Minimum 5+ years' experience as a creative professional (designer or copywriter)
At least 2 years of successful experience leading and managing a team of creatives
Proven project management skills and cross-functional collaboration
Experience managing large-scale creative projects and campaigns
Strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, and creative process
Must possess excellent design, copywriting, editing, proofreading, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing quality product
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, creative writing, and typography
Five (5+) years of professional experience in project management, preferably in an agency or inhouse creative environment
Preferred
Experience working on lifestyle, travel, or consumer-facing brands
Familiarity with creative workflows and terminology in digital and print production
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner)
Benefits
Travel perks
Company
Spirit Airlines
Our goal is for our Guests to venture further and discover More Go than ever before.
Funding
Current Stage
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