Senior Manager, Creative

TerraCycle•Trenton, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative Manager is a cross-functional leadership role in TerraCycle’s global Creative department, responsible for executing the company’s creative vision and strategy and leading the North American creative team. The role elevates creative work across graphics, print, motion, and UI, and develops brand standards for consumer and commercial brands globally. It is a hands-on position that combines creative execution with team leadership and inspiration.

Requirements

Expert Adobe and digital graphic design skills, with knowledge of UI design tools such as Figma.
At least 5 years of experience working in a design agency or in-house.
Good knowledge of the print process.
Experience in motion design and After Effects.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Organization and excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of video and photography production.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Creative Director on top-tier strategic, executive, and high-visibility projects, and pitch concepts to colleagues and managers.
Manage and inspire an in-house creative team and freelance creatives, evaluating ideas in light of the broader vision and business objectives.
Manage concurrent projects, coordinate with internal marketing stakeholders and department heads, meet deadlines, and approve work before presentation.
Oversee the creative process and develop ideas for key-moment campaigns across TerraCycle products and services.
Evaluate design briefs rigorously, clarify the work to be done, and hold stakeholders and creatives accountable for project success.
Develop visual guidelines and ensure creative work across the company follows them.
Design graphic content for print and digital channels, including web and social, applying industry best practices.
Create UI wireframes and designs for priority projects ahead of development by product and IT teams.
Use new tools, including AI, to bring creative ideas to life and improve execution.
Stay current with creative industry innovations and help creative professionals reach their potential.
Consider commercial business needs when making creative decisions and managing time, while bringing key stakeholders along.
Build relationships with EU and APAC markets to raise standards and maintain consistency across markets.