Solution Tree
Design Manager
Solution Tree, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
REMOTE/Work From Home Position – Some Travel (including overnight) Required
Candidates Should Reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zones
Solution Tree
About Us:
Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.
Employees Enjoy:
Innovative, team-oriented environment
Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
Doing work that matters
Position Summary:
The Design Manager is responsible for leading a team of creative professionals, developing creative guidelines, and directing creative work, including print and digital collateral, websites, email campaigns, print and digital advertising, and video promotions.
Primary Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Provide leadership and management for a team of creative, web designers and email specialists. Foster collaboration to encourage creativity and innovation.
Manage the workload and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of design projects.
Serve as the brand ambassador helping to maintain consistency, holding true to the brand book. Provide creative direction and ensure consistency across all design outputs, including digital and print materials.
Provide creative direction and strategy. Define and implement the design strategy that supports the company’s brand identity and business goals.
Establish and maintain design standards and best practices to ensure high quality outputs.
Review and approve design work, providing constructive feedback to maintain excellence in visual communication. Ensure all design work adheres to brand guidelines and enhances the company’s visual identity.
Work closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to understand needs and translate them into effective design solutions.
Serve as a primary point of contact for design-related inquiries from key stakeholders.
Uses production scheduling software to monitor and support the execution of marketing.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Thinks strategically and initiates effective, creative, informed campaigns that accomplish revenue goals.
Excited about innovation, technology, and opportunities AI can bring.
Demonstrates leadership in forging strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Takes initiative to understand current trends to assure the team leverages best in class technology
Shows patience, flexibility, and resourcefulness in communicating and resolving issues with others.
Highly organized
Qualifications:
BA required; degree in marketing, graphic design, visual communications preferred
3-5 years of experience in marketing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Superior communication, collaboration, and organization skills
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to learn and use project management software (e.g. Adobe Workfront)
Ability to travel occasionally (including overnights) is required for attending trade shows, events and quarterly departmental meetings, as well as the corporate retreat (which usually takes place in January each year).
NOTE: We request that you provide an online portfolio, containing examples of both web and print design along with your resume when submitting your application for this position.
Work Environment:
This position operates remotely.
Physical Demands:
Must possess excellent written, verbal, and auditory communication skills.
Occasional light lifting required.
Travel:
Multiday and overnight travel is required for Solution Tree’s company-wide corporate retreat (which typically takes place each year in January), as well as for attending trade shows, events, and quarterly departmental meetings throughout the year.
Position Type:
This is a full-time remote position. Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Occasional evening and weekend work as job duties dictate.
Some travel (including overnights) is required for attending trade shows, events, and quarterly departmental meetings, as well as the corporate retreat (which usually takes place in January each year).
Remote Work Environment and Personal Obligation Management
As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, to maintain our standards of excellence and ensure uninterrupted productivity, we have specific expectations regarding the remote work environment.
Dedicated Workspace: Employees are expected to establish a dedicated, quiet workspace that is free of distractions. This environment should be conducive to professional activities and mirror the focus and privacy one would expect in an in-office setting.
Personal Obligations: While we recognize the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal obligations, including childcare, we rely on our team members to manage these aspects effectively during work hours. It is essential that personal obligations do not impede work commitments. Employees are responsible for arranging appropriate care or support to ensure they can dedicate their full attention to their work tasks without interruption.
We believe these practices are key to fostering a productive and respectful remote working culture, where every team member can contribute their best work. We evaluate candidates based on a holistic view of their qualifications, including but not limited to their skills, experience, and education. Our goal is to offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the value we believe each employee brings to our team. The final salary for the position will be determined after a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's relevant qualifications in relation to our compensation structure, which is designed to reward contributions and performance.
Our Company's Rooted Commitment to Attractive Benefits
Employee Discounts
Paid Vacation and Holidays (including generous personal time to celebrate holidays not listed on the company calendar)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
Health Insurance Plans (medical, dental, vision)
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts (ie. childcare and many more)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Basic Life Insurance.
Optional Long-Term Disability (LTD) and additional coverage for Life and AD&D
Compliance with FMLA and state-specific leave laws for necessary time off
Request for Reasonable Accommodation:
If you need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill an application due to a recognized disability under applicable law, kindly email HumanResources@SolutionTree.com. Please be aware that this email is intended solely for responding to specific requests for assistance related to completing the application as an accommodation for a disability. Other inquiries will not be addressed.
Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Candidates Should Reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zones
Solution Tree
About Us:
Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.
Employees Enjoy:
Innovative, team-oriented environment
Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
Doing work that matters
Position Summary:
The Design Manager is responsible for leading a team of creative professionals, developing creative guidelines, and directing creative work, including print and digital collateral, websites, email campaigns, print and digital advertising, and video promotions.
Primary Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Provide leadership and management for a team of creative, web designers and email specialists. Foster collaboration to encourage creativity and innovation.
Manage the workload and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of design projects.
Serve as the brand ambassador helping to maintain consistency, holding true to the brand book. Provide creative direction and ensure consistency across all design outputs, including digital and print materials.
Provide creative direction and strategy. Define and implement the design strategy that supports the company’s brand identity and business goals.
Establish and maintain design standards and best practices to ensure high quality outputs.
Review and approve design work, providing constructive feedback to maintain excellence in visual communication. Ensure all design work adheres to brand guidelines and enhances the company’s visual identity.
Work closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to understand needs and translate them into effective design solutions.
Serve as a primary point of contact for design-related inquiries from key stakeholders.
Uses production scheduling software to monitor and support the execution of marketing.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Thinks strategically and initiates effective, creative, informed campaigns that accomplish revenue goals.
Excited about innovation, technology, and opportunities AI can bring.
Demonstrates leadership in forging strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Takes initiative to understand current trends to assure the team leverages best in class technology
Shows patience, flexibility, and resourcefulness in communicating and resolving issues with others.
Highly organized
Qualifications:
BA required; degree in marketing, graphic design, visual communications preferred
3-5 years of experience in marketing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Superior communication, collaboration, and organization skills
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to learn and use project management software (e.g. Adobe Workfront)
Ability to travel occasionally (including overnights) is required for attending trade shows, events and quarterly departmental meetings, as well as the corporate retreat (which usually takes place in January each year).
NOTE: We request that you provide an online portfolio, containing examples of both web and print design along with your resume when submitting your application for this position.
Work Environment:
This position operates remotely.
Physical Demands:
Must possess excellent written, verbal, and auditory communication skills.
Occasional light lifting required.
Travel:
Multiday and overnight travel is required for Solution Tree’s company-wide corporate retreat (which typically takes place each year in January), as well as for attending trade shows, events, and quarterly departmental meetings throughout the year.
Position Type:
This is a full-time remote position. Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Occasional evening and weekend work as job duties dictate.
Some travel (including overnights) is required for attending trade shows, events, and quarterly departmental meetings, as well as the corporate retreat (which usually takes place in January each year).
Remote Work Environment and Personal Obligation Management
As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, to maintain our standards of excellence and ensure uninterrupted productivity, we have specific expectations regarding the remote work environment.
Dedicated Workspace: Employees are expected to establish a dedicated, quiet workspace that is free of distractions. This environment should be conducive to professional activities and mirror the focus and privacy one would expect in an in-office setting.
Personal Obligations: While we recognize the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal obligations, including childcare, we rely on our team members to manage these aspects effectively during work hours. It is essential that personal obligations do not impede work commitments. Employees are responsible for arranging appropriate care or support to ensure they can dedicate their full attention to their work tasks without interruption.
We believe these practices are key to fostering a productive and respectful remote working culture, where every team member can contribute their best work. We evaluate candidates based on a holistic view of their qualifications, including but not limited to their skills, experience, and education. Our goal is to offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the value we believe each employee brings to our team. The final salary for the position will be determined after a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's relevant qualifications in relation to our compensation structure, which is designed to reward contributions and performance.
Our Company's Rooted Commitment to Attractive Benefits
Employee Discounts
Paid Vacation and Holidays (including generous personal time to celebrate holidays not listed on the company calendar)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
Health Insurance Plans (medical, dental, vision)
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts (ie. childcare and many more)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Basic Life Insurance.
Optional Long-Term Disability (LTD) and additional coverage for Life and AD&D
Compliance with FMLA and state-specific leave laws for necessary time off
Request for Reasonable Accommodation:
If you need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill an application due to a recognized disability under applicable law, kindly email HumanResources@SolutionTree.com. Please be aware that this email is intended solely for responding to specific requests for assistance related to completing the application as an accommodation for a disability. Other inquiries will not be addressed.
Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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