Graphic Design Manager

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Design Manager leads a team and delivers creative initiatives that shape Milwaukee Tool’s brand voice and elevate customer experiences. The role oversees high-impact design projects, manages graphic designers, maintains brand consistency, and collaborates across creative functions—including videography, photography, and 3-D design—to deliver digital design outcomes and improve creative production workflows. The manager aligns design strategy with business objectives, assesses and evolves technology and team capabilities, manages priorities, and improves processes. The role also champions innovation, presents insights to senior leadership, and ensures effective execution of business objectives. This is an onsite position in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Requirements

7–10 years of professional graphic design experience, including leadership and management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and expertise in design principles, typography, and color theory.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Expert understanding of emerging AI and automation tools and technologies, with a proven track record managing end-to-end digital design workflows.
Ability to analyze market, consumer, and customer insights.
Strong ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Results-driven and detail-oriented, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement.
Ability to translate business goals into action plans and contingencies.
Portfolio required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
Knowledge of digital asset management software.
Knowledge of project management software.

Responsibilities

Lead creative design initiatives while upholding brand standards.
Develop user-focused strategies aligned with business objectives and launch goals.
Assess and evolve processes to encourage innovation and improve efficiency.
Evaluate technology implementation and designer capabilities, prioritizing impact and scalability.
Identify issues, proactively develop solutions, and summarize details and trade-offs for leadership.
Champion execution, process optimization, evolution, and continuous improvement.
Implement best practices and use expertise to train others.
Seek additional ways to add value and increase influence beyond assigned work.
Lead projects, establish clear priorities, monitor progress, and proactively resolve issues.
Adapt to changing priorities and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
Influence cross-functional teams, communicate a vision, and align efforts toward strong solutions.
Present insights and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
Communicate complex ideas effectively to different audiences.
Manage and develop direct reports so they deliver user-focused, solution-driven strategies and tactics.
Provide constructive feedback, set clear expectations, and train team members in communication, problem-solving, and high-impact design.
Facilitate collaboration across departments and teams to improve efficiency and impact.
Promote inclusivity and knowledge-sharing across departments.