Design Manager
Gresham, OR, United States
Dealership: L0021 LAD Advertising Lithia & 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 preferred
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm with flex
Travel: Occasional (quarterly)
Compensation: $95,000+ DOE
Responsibilities
Oversee 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 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 Qualifications
Strong 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 benefits: Competitive 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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