Creative Design Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

2d•$98,500 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than three decades, the Virginia Lottery has worked to build a strong reputation, one synonymous with providing fun, entertaining experiences and doing so responsibly and with integrity. Proceeds from traditional Lottery games support K-12 public education in Virginia. Taxes generated by sports wagering and casino gaming, which are regulated by the Lottery, benefit other priorities of the Commonwealth. The Virginia Lottery is currently seeking a Creative Design Manager to join our Marketing Department. The Creative Design Manager will direct and develop the creative design and execution of internally produced graphics to fulfill the strategic direction. This position will ensure that all creative requests and projects are tracked and appropriately assigned to meet the needs and the requested timeframe. The Creative Design Manager will manage the workload of each person on the design team to maintain a proper work/life balance while still meeting print deadlines. The Creative Design Manager will further refine the quality standards of designs and ensure that each design meets those high-quality standards and brand guidelines. This position will act as the primary liaison between design requestors and the design team to ensure alignment on the request and the direction. This position will support the design team by completing graphic design work that would otherwise over-extend the design team’s bandwidth. The Creative Design Manager will ensure that all projects are delivered on time and oversee the management of print vendors. The Creative Design Manager will be responsible for the direction, identification, and development of the winner awareness program in conjunction with other stakeholders. This position will find the best winner awareness opportunities and have designs produced to highlight the winners. Note - This position requires in-office work three days per week including Tuesday and Wednesday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of marketing/advertising including graphic design experience.
Knowledge in the principles, practices and theory of creative design and the policies and procedures governing their application.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels in many different departments within the Lottery and with external stakeholders.
Ability to develop creative that is effective in achieving its objective.
Ability to manage schedules, timelines, and project assignments to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Knowledge of administration and operations of state lotteries and the lottery industry.
Effectively develop strong graphic designs.
Ability to work within tight timelines.
Ability to manage multiple projects without missing deadlines.
Ability to effectively collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Communications and Customer Relations teams.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and develop the creative design and execution of internally produced graphics to fulfill the strategic direction.
Ensure that all creative requests and projects are tracked and appropriately assigned to meet the needs and the requested timeframe.
Manage the workload of each person on the design team to maintain a proper work/life balance while still meeting print deadlines.
Refine the quality standards of designs and ensure that each design meets those high-quality standards and brand guidelines.
Act as the primary liaison between design requestors and the design team to ensure alignment on the request and the direction.
Support the design team by completing graphic design work that would otherwise over-extend the design team’s bandwidth.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time.
Oversee the management of print vendors.
Be responsible for the direction, identification, and development of the winner awareness program in conjunction with other stakeholders.
Find the best winner awareness opportunities and have designs produced to highlight the winners.