Creative Manager

Creative ManagerLevel: Senior | Remote (DMV or Miami preferred) | Full-TimeABOUT THE ROLE Red Carrot is seeking a hands‑on Creative Manager to lead creative across our federal client portfolio. This is a working manager role: you'll shape creative strategy and direction for government clients, and you'll also roll up your sleeves to design, edit, and produce the work yourself. You'll guide a small multidisciplinary team spanning design, multimedia, and social media, and serve as the go‑to creative lead across multiple contracts.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop creative strategy and concepts for federal client campaigns, turning briefs, research, and audience insights into clear creative directionPersonally create work across disciplines, including graphic design, layouts, video editing, motion graphics, photography, and social contentLead and develop a small multidisciplinary creative team (design, multimedia, and social media), setting priorities, reviewing work, and giving clear, constructive feedbackOversee social media creative, including visual standards and platform‑specific contentPlan and manage video and photo production from concept through final edit, coordinating outside production partners when neededPresent creative concepts and rationale to clients and internal stakeholdersManage creative workflow, timelines, and priorities across multiple contractsEnsure all work meets client brand standards, plain language guidance, and Section 508 accessibility requirementsDesign proposal graphics, pitch decks, and oral presentation materials in PowerPoint to support business developmentBring in new tools and workflows, including AI, that improve quality and efficiencyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, film, marketing, or a related field8+ years of hands‑on creative experience across at least three of the following: graphic design, video production and editing, social media content, photography, and motion graphics2+ years leading, managing, or mentoring designers or other creative staffA portfolio showing hands‑on work across multiple creative disciplines (required with application)Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)Advanced PowerPoint skills for designing proposals and presentationsU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience at an advertising, marketing, or communications agency and/or supporting federal government clientsFamiliarity with federal branding standards, Section 508, and plain language requirementsExperience with Figma, Canva, and AI‑assisted creative toolsPhotography, motion graphics, or audio and podcast production experienceAward‑winning creative workBenefits at Red Carrot:At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.Healthcare – Top‑tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit‑sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.About Us:Red Carrot is an award‑winning, woman‑owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to…