Creative Manager

Centria Autism•Farmington Hills, MI

11h•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Creative Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision and direction of the Centria family of brands. This individual will possess a strong balance of conceptual thinking, design expertise, and strategic leadership. They will be responsible for driving brand consistency and innovation across all creative outputs, ensuring that all deliverables are compelling, impactful, and aligned with the company’s goals. The Creative Manager will oversee the management of creative freelancers and external support, coordinating resources to execute projects effectively and efficiently. This position is ideal for a highly motivated professional who thrives on creating exceptional work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families. Success measures include adherence to Centria policies, flawless execution of tasks, a timely, positive customer service experience for team members, and a high level of compliance. Success also includes meeting or exceeding personal qualitative and quantitative key performance indicator (KPI) metrics such as ad engagement, cost per lead, and effectiveness of branded materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related Fine Arts Required
5+ years of experience in creative roles, including a track record of leading successful projects and campaigns.
Experience in advertising, marketing, or creative agencies is a plus.
Experience in leading the development of creative materials and providing direction on key brand points to internal an external stakeholders.
Working knowledge of laptop/desktop PC
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)
Proficiency in G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Google Slides.
Ability to follow written instructions
Ability to use computers and computer/software programs
Ability to communicate expressively and receptively
Demonstrated expertise in design principles, including typography, layout, and color theory.
Proven ability to manage and inspire creative talent, including freelancers and external partners.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on strategic storytelling.
Knowledge of emerging trends in digital design, social media, and brand strategy.
Portfolio showcasing creative leadership and impactful design solutions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools such as Figma or Sketch is a bonus.
Experience with additional creative disciplines such as motion graphics, photography, videography, or HTML5 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership Define and guide the visual identity of the Centria family of brands across all channels.
Lead the conceptual development of creative ideas, ensuring they are innovative, brand-aligned, and strategically sound.
Act as the creative point of contact, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop compelling campaigns and assets.
Project Oversight and Execution Oversee the design and production of digital and traditional assets, including but not limited to social media content, website elements, online banner ads, email campaigns, print advertisements, presentations, and event materials.
Manage end-to-end creative project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
Collaborate with internal marketing leadership to align creative strategies with business objectives.
Freelancer and Vendor Management Recruit, manage, and evaluate creative freelancers and external support to ensure high-quality and cost-effective project execution.
Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to freelancers and other creative partners.
Brand Consistency and Innovation Ensure all creative work adheres to established brand guidelines while driving opportunities for evolution and innovation.
Stay informed of emerging trends, tools, and techniques in design, technology, and content storytelling to keep the company’s creative output competitive and fresh.
Presentation and Communication Develop and present well-designed creative concepts and strategies to internal stakeholders.
Serve as an advocate for design excellence and strategic creativity within the organization.
Compliance with Centria’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and Federal and State laws.
Responsibility to report violations of Company policies or the Code of Conduct.