Design Manager

📋 Description

• 1HQ, an IQVIA Company, is a renowned global brand design firm, operating in major cities like New York, London, Amsterdam & Singapore for over three decades.

• Our team specializes in delivering innovative, impactful, and exquisitely crafted design solutions for top-tier global brands.

• We are seeking a dynamic Designer and Manager with exceptional collaborative skills to spearhead creative strategies and design initiatives across various brands and touchpoints, encompassing brand design, design guidelines, key visuals, packaging, art direction, and more.

• As a proficient designer with a keen eye for superior design and creative thinking, you will lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

• In the role of Design Manager, you will cultivate strong relationships, earning trust and respect from peers and clients, while seamlessly collaborating with internal teams and presenting to external stakeholders.

• You will report to the Creative Director(s), playing a pivotal role in steering creative development across multiple projects and brands.

• Responsibilities include overseeing projects from inception to completion, interpreting briefs into actionable creative strategies, managing designers, and ensuring timely and on-point delivery of creative work.

• Additionally, you will actively engage with strategy, copywriting, and production leads to align on project requirements and ensure cohesive project execution.

• Your role will involve scoping project objectives, maintaining quality deliverables, contributing to new business development, staying abreast of industry trends, and fostering collaborative relationships with production teams across various mediums.

• You will be instrumental in setting creative direction, estimating design hours, enforcing standards, and nurturing long-lasting client relationships through the delivery of strategic, high-quality creative solutions.

• Moreover, you will play a key role in presenting designs to clients and facilitating effective communication between creative and client service teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as art or graphic design

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the field

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role directing other designers

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft applications

• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Miro or Figma

• Collaborative mindset with exceptional creative abilities that complement a team

• Strong problem-solving skills through visual representation

• Ability to inspire and lead creative teams with a clear vision

• Strong project management, time management, coaching, and mentoring skills

• Comfortable directing photography or video productions and overseeing post-production processes

• Excellent typographical skills and attention to detail

• Strategic thinking abilities and experience with print production

• Enthusiasm for working in a remote environment

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• Engaging and collaborative work environment

• Chance to work with renowned global brands and top-tier clients

• Remote work flexibility