Kuraray America, Inc.
Design Manager
Kuraray America, Inc., Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97080
Dealership:
L0021 LAD AdvertisingLithia & Driveway | Creative Design Manager
The 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 comms. This role combines creative thinking and strategy to accomplish company goals, while focusing on creating a wholistic 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 materialsDefine and implement design system for use across all channelsEnsure brand consistency, quality, and accuracy throughout all deliverablesEstablish creative strategy, budgets, schedules, and objectives that support department goalsPresent strategies, concepts, and reporting to upper management speaking to specific numbers, expected outcomes, and results of team and campaign performancePlan, design, and develop high quality work in a variety of mediums that adheres to deadlines while supporting company/department business objectives and audience needsCollaborate with variety of stakeholders, peers, internal departments, and vendors to modify/create efficient processes and educate on brand message strategiesBuild cross-functional relationships to drive goals forwardAbility to operate independently and bring ideas and solutions to issues raisedGrow synergies between creative teams across LAD to ensure brand consistency in systems, programs, and processesEffectively 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 necessaryResearch and stay up to date on design tools, trends, target audiences, and consumer behaviorUpdate older content to meet new design standardsImprove and hone skills based on Director, Supervisor and Client feedbackSkills 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 skillsExpert 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 stakeholdersExperience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, UI/UX Design, HTML, CSS, FigmaUnderstanding of video/animation production, and printing processes/tools/productionExperience creating robust PowerPoint presentations and templatesWe offer best in class industry benefits:
Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsHigh 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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L0021 LAD AdvertisingLithia & Driveway | Creative Design Manager
The 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 comms. This role combines creative thinking and strategy to accomplish company goals, while focusing on creating a wholistic 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 materialsDefine and implement design system for use across all channelsEnsure brand consistency, quality, and accuracy throughout all deliverablesEstablish creative strategy, budgets, schedules, and objectives that support department goalsPresent strategies, concepts, and reporting to upper management speaking to specific numbers, expected outcomes, and results of team and campaign performancePlan, design, and develop high quality work in a variety of mediums that adheres to deadlines while supporting company/department business objectives and audience needsCollaborate with variety of stakeholders, peers, internal departments, and vendors to modify/create efficient processes and educate on brand message strategiesBuild cross-functional relationships to drive goals forwardAbility to operate independently and bring ideas and solutions to issues raisedGrow synergies between creative teams across LAD to ensure brand consistency in systems, programs, and processesEffectively 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 necessaryResearch and stay up to date on design tools, trends, target audiences, and consumer behaviorUpdate older content to meet new design standardsImprove and hone skills based on Director, Supervisor and Client feedbackSkills 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 skillsExpert 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 stakeholdersExperience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, UI/UX Design, HTML, CSS, FigmaUnderstanding of video/animation production, and printing processes/tools/productionExperience creating robust PowerPoint presentations and templatesWe offer best in class industry benefits:
Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsHigh 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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