Lithia & Driveway
Design Manager
Lithia & Driveway, Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97080
DealershipL0021 LAD AdvertisingLithia & Driveway | Creative Design ManagerThe Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the design team, collaborating on projects, delegating tasks, and checking projects for quality and brand consistency across LAD’s proprietary brands (Corporate, Lithia, Driveway, GreenCars, DFC, and Internal Departments) for internal and external communications. This role combines creative thinking and strategy to accomplish company goals while focusing on creating a holistic and consistent brand experience across all deliverables/channels. The Design Manager will collaborate with the Creative Director, Content Strategy Manager, Project Manager, and internal/external clients to develop and implement successful design strategies in alignment with LAD’s vision, mission, and values.Location:
Portland preferredSchedule:
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm with flexTravel:
Occasional (quarterly)Compensation:
$95,000+ DOEResponsibilitiesOversee internal and external brand campaigns; website deliverables, one-to-one communication, social media messaging, direct mail, print advertising, and point of sale materials.Define and implement design system for use across all channels.Ensure brand consistency, quality, and accuracy throughout all deliverables.Establish creative strategy, budgets, schedules, and objectives that support department goals.Present strategies, concepts, and reporting to upper management, speaking to specific numbers, expected outcomes, and results of team and campaign performance.Plan, design, and develop high-quality work in a variety of mediums that adheres to deadlines while supporting company/department business objectives and audience needs.Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, peers, internal departments, and vendors to modify/create efficient processes and educate on brand message strategies.Build cross-functional relationships to drive goals forward.Ability to operate independently and bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.Grow synergies between creative teams across LAD to ensure brand consistency in systems, programs, and processes.Effectively lead, manage, hire, and mentor direct reports, assess skill level and strengths of team members, ensure the right skills are put on the right projects, coach team members to be more impactful and efficient in their work, and deliver critical feedback when necessary.Research and stay up to date on design tools, trends, target audiences, and consumer behavior.Update older content to meet new design standards.Improve and hone skills based on Director, Supervisor, and Client feedback.Skills And QualificationsStrong attention to detail; sense of urgency and curiosity; a collaborator and problem solver.BS/BA or University degree in design, creative, marketing, communications, business, or similar field.Ability to take initiative as well as lead, motivate, and oversee creative teams to produce results.Excellent interpersonal and strong presentation skills.Expert knowledge of digital and social best practices, agencies, vendors, and functions.Experience building, leading, and developing a team of direct reports.Experience working with a variety of clients and stakeholders.Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, UI/UX Design, HTML, CSS, Figma.Understanding of video/animation production, and printing processes/tools/production.Experience creating robust PowerPoint presentations and templates.We Offer Best In Class Industry BenefitsCompetitive pay.Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.Paid Holidays & PTO.Short and Long-Term Disability.Paid Life Insurance.401(k) Retirement Plan.Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Lithia Learning Center.Vehicle Purchase Discounts.Wellness Programs.High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Portland preferredSchedule:
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm with flexTravel:
Occasional (quarterly)Compensation:
$95,000+ DOEResponsibilitiesOversee internal and external brand campaigns; website deliverables, one-to-one communication, social media messaging, direct mail, print advertising, and point of sale materials.Define and implement design system for use across all channels.Ensure brand consistency, quality, and accuracy throughout all deliverables.Establish creative strategy, budgets, schedules, and objectives that support department goals.Present strategies, concepts, and reporting to upper management, speaking to specific numbers, expected outcomes, and results of team and campaign performance.Plan, design, and develop high-quality work in a variety of mediums that adheres to deadlines while supporting company/department business objectives and audience needs.Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, peers, internal departments, and vendors to modify/create efficient processes and educate on brand message strategies.Build cross-functional relationships to drive goals forward.Ability to operate independently and bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.Grow synergies between creative teams across LAD to ensure brand consistency in systems, programs, and processes.Effectively lead, manage, hire, and mentor direct reports, assess skill level and strengths of team members, ensure the right skills are put on the right projects, coach team members to be more impactful and efficient in their work, and deliver critical feedback when necessary.Research and stay up to date on design tools, trends, target audiences, and consumer behavior.Update older content to meet new design standards.Improve and hone skills based on Director, Supervisor, and Client feedback.Skills And QualificationsStrong attention to detail; sense of urgency and curiosity; a collaborator and problem solver.BS/BA or University degree in design, creative, marketing, communications, business, or similar field.Ability to take initiative as well as lead, motivate, and oversee creative teams to produce results.Excellent interpersonal and strong presentation skills.Expert knowledge of digital and social best practices, agencies, vendors, and functions.Experience building, leading, and developing a team of direct reports.Experience working with a variety of clients and stakeholders.Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, UI/UX Design, HTML, CSS, Figma.Understanding of video/animation production, and printing processes/tools/production.Experience creating robust PowerPoint presentations and templates.We Offer Best In Class Industry BenefitsCompetitive pay.Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.Paid Holidays & PTO.Short and Long-Term Disability.Paid Life Insurance.401(k) Retirement Plan.Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Lithia Learning Center.Vehicle Purchase Discounts.Wellness Programs.High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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