Carson · 1 day ago
Creative Manager
Carson Gifts is a wholesale company in the gift industry seeking a Creative Manager to develop lines of consumer goods for various retailers. The role involves overseeing product design, monitoring sales metrics, and staying current with industry trends while managing a team of artists.
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze and report sales metrics of active item product categories
Oversee visual style and tone of voice of new proposed gift products
Develop products that meet our quality standards
Identify and stay current with industry trends
Propose new product lines appropriate for our customer base
Communicate with vendors and our internal production facility
Direct in-house team of artists to execute design plans with knowledge of basic design principles
Travel domestically to industry trade shows
Potential for travel overseas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or Art
2+ years marketing or buyer experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis in Excel
Preferred
Knowledge of retail environment preferred
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and Illustrator) is a plus!
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Company
Carson
Carson is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of inspirational gifts, garden, home decor, table tops, and fashion accessories.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
H
Harry Carson, Sr
Founder
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