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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Creative Design Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$91K/yr - $129K/yr

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company seeking a Creative Design Manager to lead their Marketing & Communications team. The role involves overseeing design projects, managing a design team, and ensuring brand consistency across various media.

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Responsibilities

Manages a design team to implement the creative design strategies of the agency

Manages and directs design staff, delegates projects as necessary from conceptualization to design completion and reviews/approves design staff work

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of design, typography, paper stocks, reproduction methods, photography and printing processes to create quality marketing materials and design projects

Acts as the lead designer for all MTS graphic design projects including print and digital media, while incorporating the MTS brand guidelines

Acts as the lead designer for integrated marketing campaigns, public information projects, specialty programs, partnerships, and internal communications

Acts as the lead designer and manages production of fare media, newsletters, brochures, reports, banners, displays, shelter displays, presentations, flyers, ads, campaign materials, signage, video projects and other various marketing materials

Manages the art direction and design of all digital design projects including the MTS website, advertising, signage and social media assets

Oversees brand management and consistency, monitors usage of brand in different environments (e.g., on vehicles, at stations, social media, corporate materials) to ensure consistency in usage

Updates agency brand style guidelines to ensure collateral is in line with industry best-practices and consults on branding of materials and signage

Manages and updates the design standards manuals for both the MTS corporate brand and MTS bus and trolley station signage

Makes budgetary recommendations based on the needs of the marketing department design team and maintains oversight of budget on design projects

Makes recommendations for design staff hardware and software needs

Obtains cost estimates for printing, production, and photograph purchases

Assists in contracting a variety of services and products to third-party vendors and contractors, including stations signage, vehicle wraps and photography

Manages, reviews and approves work performed by outside vendors and contractors to ensure that MTS standards are followed, as well as for accuracy, quality and visual effectiveness

Researches, analyzes and implements new communications concepts for maps, timetables, and other graphic communication design projects

Completes minor copy writing for marketing materials

Directs the maintenance of the computer file retrieval system, resource and purchase order files, and project sample files

Acts in place of the Director of Marketing and Communications when directed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Graphic DesignAdobe Creative SuiteDesign ManagementBrand ManagementPrinting ProcessesProject ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in graphic design or related discipline

A minimum of ten years of full-time design experience managing graphic design projects is required

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License or be able to utilize alternative transportation when needed to perform job-related essential functions

Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations

Ability to read, understand and apply MTS policies, regulations and union labor contracts

Knowledge of government procurement process

Ability to write letters, memoranda and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English

Ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy

Ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel

Ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions

Skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn and use other software that MTS might have or acquire

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, customers and the general public

Ability to represent MTS in a positive way while working with the public

Knowledge of the principles and theories of graphic design

Ability to conceptualize, design, develop and produce creative designs with a variety of media

In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Exceptional knowledge of printing processes

Knowledge of local printing companies

The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as walking, stooping, sitting, bending, reaching for overhead files and occasional lifting (must be able to lift up to 15 pounds)

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10-key

Work will at times require more than 8 hours per day or an irregular work week to perform the essential duties of the position