Creative Manager

Mainsail Lodging & Development•Tampa, FL

About The Position

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so. Creative is how our brands show up in the world—and this role brings that vision to life. As Creative Manager, you’ll lead the visual expression of Mainsail Lodging & Development’s growing portfolio of hotel, restaurant, and lifestyle concepts. From social-first campaign creative and digital assets to brand templates and visual systems, you’ll ensure every touchpoint feels intentional, elevated, and unmistakably Mainsail. This role blends creative leadership with hands-on execution, working closely with marketing and social teams to translate strategy into compelling visual storytelling across platforms. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll guide creative from concept through execution, manage a growing design function, and help build scalable systems that support both current brands and future openings.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in graphic design or creative leadership roles
Strong visual design skills with a refined eye for layout, typography, and composition
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and collaborative design tools
Deep understanding of social media formats and platform-specific creative best practices
Ability to balance creative vision with efficiency and scalability
Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field (preferred)
Prior experience managing or mentoring junior designers or interns
Agency or fast-paced, multi-brand experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the visual identity across Mainsail’s portfolio, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with brand standards across all channels.
Lead the creation of digital and print assets, templates, collateral, and campaign visuals that support marketing initiatives, launches, and seasonal promotions.
Partner closely with the Social Media Manager and Marketing Manager to translate campaign strategy into compelling visual storytelling.
Manage and mentor the Graphic Design Intern, providing direction, feedback, and growth opportunities while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Develop and maintain brand toolkits, templates, and creative systems that allow teams to work efficiently across multiple brands and platforms.
Review and approve creative assets to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and platform-appropriate execution.
Stay current on design, social, and digital trends to continuously elevate creative output and explore new visual approaches.