Design Manager

Location Remote - United StatesBase Pay $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / YearEmployee Type Exempt - FTRequired Degree4 Year DegreeManage Others YesMinimum Experience5 YearsDescriptionArtful Home is an ecommerce brand built around original, handmade art and design from independent artists and makers. We're looking for a Design Manager to lead our design team and set the creative direction across site, email, and paid social.As our Design Manager, you'll lead a team of three designers while staying hands-on, serving as the brand's creative filter so that every customer touchpoint looks and feels unmistakably Artful Home. You'll keep a fast-moving promotional calendar on track, direct our AI-generated imagery, and partner with Product on site UX/UI improvements.What You'll DoLead and develop a team of three graphic designers, including workload planning, coaching, and mentorshipOwn digital design across site, email, and paid social, balancing hands-on work with final creative reviewDeliver weekly site promo assets and lead the monthly homepage refresh and seasonal updates, including banners, pop-ups, gift guides, and holiday launchesDirect AI image art, sourcing, cropping, and QA'ing about 30 images per month for brand and background consistencyDesign paid social creative and lifecycle emails (welcome, re-engagement, and evergreen flows), partnering with Marketing, Retention, and freelance resourcesPartner with Product on UX/UI site improvements, delivering on-brand work on schedule against the product roadmapRequirements5+ years of graphic design experience, ideally in ecommerce, retail, or DTCExperience managing, mentoring, or leading a team of designersA strong portfolio showing digital design across web, email, and paid socialProven ability to maintain visual consistency across touchpointsStrong project management skills across multiple deadlines and cross-functional partnersBachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent experienceExperience directing and quality-checking AI-generated imagery preferredBenefits401(k) and 401(k) matchingHealth, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceFlexible spending accountEmployee assistance programPaid time offEmployee discountReferral programWhy Guild BrandsWe're building an inclusive, equitable company where every voice is heard. We believe everyone has creative expression within them, and we're dedicated to breaking down barriers of access for artists, makers, and designers.Guild Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.