Required Graphic Designer Team Leader.
Were looking for a creative, forward thinking manager to lead the fast growing design team within our marketing agency.
The position involves providing professional direction to our team of designers who produce work for multiple clients from the high-tech sector, as well as helping with the completion of specific design deliverables.
In addition, you will also help regulate the input of work to the team (traffic management) and assist the account teams with prioritization and project management as necessary.
This is a full-time, mid-management level position, based at our Ra'anana offices.
Roles and responsibilities:
Working with other company functional leaders and account managers to review and optimise team procedures.
Managing the workload of a global team of in-house and freelance designers.
Coach, lead and develop senior and junior designers while helping them to creatively solve problems.
Provide concept guidance and approvals for specific projects when needed, including client facing activities.
Coming up with unique and powerful marketing/ communication ideas and making them work!
Working with client teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Collaborate with client account managers to ensure work is completed at the highest standard.
Support the senior leadership team and HR in hiring and staffing of the design team.
Support the senior leadership team in conducting performance reviews for the design team.
Pitching in to help complete graphic design tasks and projects as required.
Requirements:
Minimum of 5-7 years experience as a graphic designer with an emphasis on digital and web for either an agency, consulting company or large corporate marketing department.
Demonstrated experience in leading a creative department or team with junior, mid-level, and senior team members.
Awareness of design principles and the latest trends in digital media including knowledge of typography, color, and composition.
Strong understanding of branding.
Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with project management tools.
Ability to work in close collaboration with other team members, and be an essential part of our marketing team while knowing how to work independently.
Full proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch or similar.
Preferred skills and experience:
Agency experience or knowledge of inbound B2B marketing is a BIG plus.
Knowledge of CSS, HTML, and experience working with software/website development teams is highly advantageous.
Ability to understanding the different needs and requirements of both clients and the company.
Strong understanding of branding for B2B technology companies.
Ability to ensure that work is creatively outstanding and meets all brand objectives while providing clear support and communication to the senior team on all current initiatives.
Ability to gain client confidence as a leader who can manage work while successfully interpreting their brands and needs.
Be flexible with, and open to new processes, platform changes, and emerging technologies.
Always be a positive influence on those around you and contribute in a meaningful way to the Strategies global team.
Be solution-oriented, adaptable and understanding in your approach to problem solving.