Graphic Design Manager

Cassel, a leading vehicle graphics company, is seeking a creative and skilled Graphic Design Manager. LMA: Lead / Manage / Accountability • Conduct monthly 1:1’s with each direct report • Hold team accountable for client satisfaction, delivering projects on time, to spec and under budget • Using strategic thinking, communication, and leadership to guide, strengthen, and expand the skills of the team • Foster collaboration both within the design team and other teams while maintaining a balance between aesthetics and the realities of operational execution • Manage demand planning (staff allocation) • Attend operating and sales meetings • Attend daily huddle • Foster positive work environment while achieving goals • Maintain consistent teamwork mentality • Demonstrate Cassel’s core values by leading by example and promoting development of these values in direct reports • Distribute design jobs to team members and keep jobs stay on track • Assist team in prioritizing job queue • Ensure initial design concepts meet Cassel standards as well as client expectations Client Satisfaction • Interact and communicate with CSRs and Sales Representatives • Avoid errors in proofing and design • Thoroughly read job orders and fully understand the direction of a project • Balance the client's desires with realistic execution • Identify potential color or image issues that will need to be addressed with the client Training and Development • Train new hires • Help identify and solve departmental issues • Encourage professional development for the design team • Stay up to date on current design trends and software capabilities to pursue individual and team growth This position is full-time, and applicants must be available to work daytime hours at our Manheim location.