Design Manager at Detail and Avedia Consulting

Role Overview

The Design Manager will lead the creative design team, overseeing the creation, execution, and delivery of high-quality visual assets across multiple projects. This role combines strategic vision, design leadership, and project management to ensure that all creative outputs meet client expectations, brand guidelines, and deadlines.
The ideal candidate is highly creative, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while mentoring and inspiring a team of designers.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and inspire the design team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain the visual identity for clients and internal projects, ensuring alignment with brand strategy.
• Participate in creative strategy sessions with account managers, marketing, and content teams.
• Provide design guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior and senior designers.

Project & Team Management

• Assign tasks, set deadlines, and monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery of design outputs.
• Maintain high standards of quality and creativity across all design projects.
• Coordinate with clients, account managers, and other teams to understand project goals and requirements.
• Manage workflow, resources, and design schedules efficiently.

Design Execution & Oversight

• Oversee the production of digital and print assets, including graphics, branding materials, social media visuals, presentations, and campaigns.
• Ensure designs are aligned with client expectations and brand guidelines.
• Review and approve design work before delivery, ensuring attention to detail and quality.
• Stay updated on design trends, software, and tools to drive innovation and creativity in the team.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design with marketing, media production, and content strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients to present design concepts, explain decisions, and gather feedback.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative direction, branding, and digital/print design work.
• Proficiency in design software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma, Sketch, Canva, or other relevant tools.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in agency or marketing environments.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, animation, and video production.
• Ability to coach and mentor designers, fostering professional growth and creativity.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.