Senior Manager, Creative Services

Orthofix•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

Responsible for leading creative strategies and services to support business objectives within Orthofix. This role will contribute to and manage a team of skilled graphic designers, multimedia designers and videographers to deliver cohesive, high-impact creative across all channels. Goals include building brand awareness and elevating the customer experience while also enhancing leader effectiveness and the employee experience. Oversee all creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, brand standards, and marketing objectives. Partners with marketing and product managers to translate strategy into creative solutions that strengthen Orthofix’s competitive position. This role will require a dynamic leader with a keen eye for creativity, process orientation and a strategic mindset to support a growth organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Fine Art, Design, Marketing or related discipline
10+ years in design/creative management, communications, marketing or equivalent.
Previous direct managerial experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Success in working as a part of a cross-functional team
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
Understanding of UI/UX principles
Experience in project management software such as Robohead, Mondsay.com, or Workfront,
A compelling portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and demonstrating your creative capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to condense, organize and convey complex information in a logical, visually pleasing and user-friendly manner.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills, including ability to tailor communication style to audience.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to present and speak comfortably in front of others.
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and functions.
Trusted to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to build strong relationships with leadership and influence action.
U.S. and international travel required up to 15% as directed by supervisor

Nice To Haves

Web and multimedia experience a plus
Previous medical device marketing experience
Working in cross platform PC/Mac computers
International experience a plus
Staffing and supervision of creative personnel
Manage department budgets
Ability to coordinate project related services of outside vendors for printing, photography and imaging and other required needs

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of graphic designers, multimedia designers and videographers.
Develop and socialize a compelling creative strategy, maintaining a high level of creative excellence across all projects aligned with the business strategies and goals to drive impact.
Provide thought leadership and subject-matter expertise on creative services.
Collaborate to create visually compelling assets for internal and external use.
Develop effective mechanisms for reviewing measurements and assessing progress, implementing new processes to improve efficiency and agility to better serve business needs, globally.
Ensure a consistent application of brand guidelines across all creative assets.
Proactively seek, embrace and develop collaborative relationships, working alongside cross-functional partners in a highly regulated global environment.
Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve design deliverables
Identify and prioritize projects to ensure efficient use of resources.
Set clear goals, provide regular coaching and conduct performance evaluations in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
Foster a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
As needed, manage high-level relationships with agencies and vendors.
Maintain a high degree of self-motivation and generate fresh ideas.
Keep current with trends, tactics and strategics to inform future recommendations.
Budgetary responsibility for project costs – design, production and printing