Design Lead
Anthologic Inc•Des Moines, IA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Design Lead is a hybrid role that functions as a creative director on specified accounts while also utilizing concepting, strategy/problem solving and design skills to develop ideas as a senior-level designer on others. The Design Lead combines vision and marketing sense to lead the creative, guiding the marketing and promotional efforts. The Design Lead is also responsible for managing and mentoring all design roles at all levels across the agency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- At least 15+ years of professional experience in graphic design with agency experience, and 3+ years of creative direction and management experience.
- Experience leading client presentations and agency new business activities.
- Extensive experience overseeing photo and video production from concept to execution.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office, Google Suite and other relevant design software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with software like Figma and Stripo
- Familiarity with agency resource management and overseeing account profitability and budgets
- Experience leveraging AI-driven tools for design and marketing solutions
Responsibilities
- Functions as creative director and manages the creative process from concept to completion — including overseeing client pitches and proposals.
- Manages the creative process from concept to completion, including overseeing pitches, leading brainstorms and ensuring brand standards are met.
- Translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies to ensure the team delivers work within agreed-upon strategy.
- Participates in client meetings to present new creative concepts and build solid relationships.
- Provides oversight into profitability, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
- Develops concepts and art layouts consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
- Creates work from start-to-finish that is executionally flawless and on brand.
- Helps direct video and photoshoots from concept to execution, with special attention to the small details of production in conjunction with the Director and Producer.
- Remains current on industry trends, technology and evolving online platforms.
- Responsible for training, assigning, scheduling and coaching all design roles at all levels.
- Mentors departmental employees by providing developmental opportunities and direction on resource utilization.
- Facilitates hiring, managing, training and promoting team members.
- Ensures smooth internal workflow through effective delegation and assignment of appropriate resources.
- Works with account teams to provide accurate time estimates for each tactic.
- Contributes to the new business activities of the agency.
- Is knowledgeable of and collaborative with all agency disciplines.
Benefits
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 9 observed holidays + 2 floating holidays
- Paid volunteer time off
- Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) + company match
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, hybrid work style
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
