Visual Design Manager Job at Alarm.com in Tysons

POSITION OVERVIEW
An industry-leading cloud-based technology company, Alarm.com is seeking a dynamic and versatile Manager, Visual Design to join our Creative Services team. As part of the marketing team, this individual will lead the in-house visual designers, and partner with a diverse set of teams from around Alarm.com to support their creative needs.

We are looking for an experienced hands-on people manager and contributor who can lead the in-house design team along with designing and overseeing design projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manages the in-house Visual Design team, providing creative direction, and coaching for growth and development opportunities.
• Works with Creative Directors to execute work to be completed for creative projects, trade shows, and special events. Ensures that projects are consistent with brand and strategy.
• Acts as an individual contributor on various creative requests as needed that range from social media, print and event materials, signage, and more.
• Responsible for ordering and managing projects with print vendors.
• Delegates Jira tickets and projects at the team level; setting pace and timelines due to bandwidth analysis and planning.
• Provides guidance and direction to the team to ensure that project goals and deliverables are communicated and achieved.
• Builds community as liaison and knowledge base for various teams across the org: keeping them up to date on branding, touching base on projects, and getting updates on changes from their side of the business.
• Manages company design assets (PPT templates, logos, graphic resources).
• Helps with recruiting and onboarding of new Creative team members.
• Look for cost savings opportunities and make recommendations for the annual operating budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who are you?

You are an inspiring leader with great communication skills. You have a passion for branding, marketing, and consumer behavior, and can translate that into effective designs. You can lead a team to handle multiple projects with competing priorities, to get the work done well, in an efficient manner. You understand the importance of following brand and style guidelines, but are always willing to be flexible and help the company grow in innovative ways. You can support your work with design thinking, have a drive for excellence, and pride in what you do.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field
• A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in graphic design
• Minimum 3-4 years of people management experience (direct reports, agencies, contractors).
• Portfolio of work demonstrating strong design expertise
• Expertise with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Proficiency with PowerPoint
• Figma knowledge is a plus
• Creativity, problem-solving and great communication
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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