Creative Manager

BRAHMIN LEATHER WORKS•Fairhaven, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brahmin is seeking a consumer- and culture-focused Creative Manager to translate brand inspiration and business objectives into compelling creative across customer touchpoints. This hands-on leader guides concept development, art direction, design and production, bringing the brand’s distinctive color, signature textures and craftsmanship to life. The role balances Brahmin’s brand point of view with marketing and commercial priorities, deepens loyalty among existing customers, introduces the brand to new audiences, and develops a creative team that delivers consistently high-quality work. The Creative Manager reports to the Director of Marketing, leads three direct reports, and partners with eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale and DTC. The position is hybrid, with the ability to work in person at Brahmin’s corporate headquarters in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The role includes leading seasonal campaigns; stewarding and evolving brand guidelines; developing channel-specific creative and social content; planning and directing shoots; overseeing product photography and post-production; managing team performance, vendors and budgets; and using performance feedback to improve creative work while maintaining brand consistency. The role also calls for strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, customer and business acumen, sound execution, and adaptability to emerging formats and tools. The Creative Manager may evaluate AI-assisted workflows where useful, while following company policies and protecting product accuracy and confidential information.

Requirements

5–8 years of progressive experience in graphic design, art direction or brand creative within fashion, accessories, retail or a relevant agency.
Experience managing and mentoring creative talent.
Fashion or accessories experience is required.
A strong portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns, elevated product storytelling, digital and print design, and photography or video art direction.
Strong command of typography, layout, color, composition and brand systems, with the ability to develop original concepts and execute polished work independently.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Working knowledge of eCommerce imagery, mobile design, social content formats, and production requirements for digital and print.
Ability to adapt creative using audience insights and performance feedback.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across simultaneous projects, production partners, schedules and budgets, with attention to detail and sound judgment when priorities shift.
Clear communication and presentation skills, a collaborative working style, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback across teams and levels.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, fashion or a related field, or equivalent practical experience supported by a strong portfolio.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Premium brand experience is preferred.
Familiarity with Figma or comparable collaborative design tools.
Motion design or video editing skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Marketing Director on seasonal brand campaigns that turn brand and design inspiration, customer insights and commercial priorities into customer-centered visual stories.
Steward the brand across photography, video, graphic design and visual identity, and maintain and evolve creative guidelines with marketing leadership.
Lead cross-functional creative development for eCommerce, Retail and Wholesale, adapting work to channel audiences and formats.
Develop social and digital content, including short-form video, motion and emerging formats, balancing brand storytelling, product education and cultural relevance.
Plan and art direct secondary lifestyle and studio shoots with the Marketing Director, agencies and production partners; develop mood boards and shot lists.
Oversee product photography and post-production, including selects, retouching, crops and asset delivery, ensuring accurate color, texture, scale and product details and readiness for seasonal deadlines.
Lead, coach and develop direct reports by setting expectations, giving actionable feedback and fostering a collaborative culture accountable for quality and delivery.
Brief and partner with agencies, freelancers and production vendors within approved scopes and budgets; coordinate estimates, deliverables and feedback, and confirm asset usage rights.
Partner with DTC, Wholesale, eCommerce and Marketing to review creative performance, develop test variations, and apply customer feedback and campaign results to future work while maintaining brand consistency.
Maintain organized asset libraries, file naming, version control and reusable templates; apply channel specifications and accessible design practices and share brand guidance with internal and external teams.
Communicate and manage seasonal sample needs with the Marketing Coordinator for product shoots.
Attend all photo shoots as a Brahmin brand expert on the creative vision and product.
Conduct style-outs for monthly product shoots and seasonal product video shoots.
Stay informed about fashion, accessories, creative trends and emerging creative applications.
Evaluate AI-assisted workflows where useful for ideation and production, following company policies and protecting product accuracy and confidential information.
Present creative concepts to stakeholders to build understanding and buy-in; set direction through briefs, mood boards and feedback.
Build partnerships across Marketing, Design, eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale and DTC, balancing brand perspective with commercial needs and resolving disagreements constructively.
Set priorities, manage team capacity and ensure accountability for quality, budgets and deadlines, including when priorities shift.
Connect creative decisions to customer behavior and business results, using performance data and feedback to improve the work.