Creative Manager

BRAHMIN LEATHER WORKS LLC•Fairhaven, MA

10d•$87,000 - $135,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Brahmin is seeking a consumer- and culture-focused Creative Manager to turn brand inspiration and business objectives into compelling creative across customer touchpoints. This hands-on leadership role guides concept development, art direction, design, and production, bringing Brahmin’s distinctive color, signature textures, and craftsmanship to life. The role balances the brand’s point of view with marketing and commercial priorities, deepens loyalty among existing customers, introduces the brand to new audiences, and builds a creative team capable of delivering consistently high-quality work. The Creative Manager is part of the collaborative Marketing team and reports to the Director of Marketing. The role leads three direct reports and partners with eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale, and DTC. It is hybrid, with the ability to work in person at the corporate headquarters in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

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.
A strong portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns, elevated product storytelling, digital and print design, and photography or video art direction.
Fashion or accessories experience is required.
Strong command of typography, layout, color, composition, and brand systems, with the ability to develop original concepts and independently execute polished work.
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 manage simultaneous projects, production partners, schedules, and budgets in a fast-paced environment, 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.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work 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 translate brand and design inspiration, customer insights, and commercial priorities into visual brand and product stories.
Steward the brand across photography, video, graphic design, and visual identity; maintain and evolve creative guidelines with marketing leadership.
Lead cross-functional creative development for eCommerce, Retail, and Wholesale, adapting brand creative to each channel’s audience and format.
Develop content for social and digital channels, 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 aligned with brand identity and seasonal strategies.
Oversee product photography and post-production, including selects, retouching, crops, and delivery, ensuring accurate color, texture, scale, and product details and meeting seasonal launch deadlines.
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; set expectations, provide actionable feedback, and foster 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, feedback, and 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 and product-shoot sample needs with the Marketing Coordinator.
Attend 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 while following company policies and protecting product accuracy and confidential information.
Model leadership competencies in brand storytelling, creative direction, talent development, inclusive team building, cross-functional collaboration, accountability, business and customer acumen, adaptability, and innovation.