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Director of Graphic Design

January 13th, 2012All Job Postings, Design

Are you a talented designer who has strong team management skills?  Do you drive process?

Job Status: Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Identify success factors and competencies for the graphic design team
  • Define house and project-specific style guidelines
  • Provide coaching and development for team members
  • Establish a contracting model to provide flexibility during peak periods
  • Recruit and oversee contract designers
  • Manage quality processes and standards
  • Consult directly with clients and project stakeholders
  • Support sales and marketing with concepts for proposals and mock-ups
  • Inspire creativity on the team and ensure continuous innovation
  • Document production metrics and report on performance results
  • Serve as a design lead for specified projects
  • Allocate resources to meet the requests of project managers and other stakeholders
  • Supervise a team of design professionals
  • Evaluate the tools and equipment used by the design team
  • Augment the skill set of the graphic design team
  • Cross-train writers and other non-artists on basic design skills

Qualifications:

  • Possess at least 5 years of leadership experience, preferably on projects developed for external clients
  • Have experience in managing a team of art professionals
  • Hold a college degree (preferably an advanced degree) in a relevant field
  • Possess expert-level knowledge of relevant Adobe software (including Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and other development tools to create animations, 3D models, and complex diagrams

Description:

We are looking for a  strong leader who has exceptional design skills.  60% of this job is hands on design and 40% is management so you must be a talented designer who has a knack for process and people management.  If you are very personable, highly structured, and a great designer, send us your portfolio and resume.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, earn your $500 bounty by submitted their name and contact information here.