Creative Manager

Festival Foods•De Pere, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Creative manager to bring our brand strategy to life and empower a talented in-house design team. In this role, you will balance high-level creative vision with hands-on graphic design, guiding your team while collaborating with cross-functional partners and external agencies. If you genuinely enjoy fostering growth in designers and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your creative concepts can shine across print, digital, and in-store platforms, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

7+ years of graphic design experience within an in-house creative department or design firm.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, along with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Hands-on experience with a creative project management tool is also required.
Ability to take complex design projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, consistently delivering on time and within budget.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a good listener; able to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and build a positive, collaborative culture.
High accuracy, reliability, and strong organizational skills to manage tight deadlines and high volumes of design projects without compromising brand quality.

Responsibilities

Mentor, manage, and inspire a talented team on in-house designers, fostering a collaborative environment, guiding their professional growth, and overseing daily creative workflows.
Lead the creative vision for the Festival Foods brand in tandem with agency partners, ensuring strong brand consistency across a high volume of deliverables.
Bring ideas and leverage project management tools to improve team efficiency, helping your team stay current with the latest design tools, typography, and industry trends.
Work cross-functionally withing the marketing department to conceptualize and execute innovative creative campaigns that translate seamlessly across all platforms.
Balance your leadership responsibilities by jumping in to help with day-to-day graphic design work, managing the strategic creative process for weekly price promotions across print, digital, and in-store mediums.
Other duties as assigned.