Graphic Design Retail Art Manager (On-site)

Job Summary:

Phantom Fireworks is the nation's largest consumer fireworks retailer, known for our high-quality products and innovative designs. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a talented Graphic Design Art Manager to lead our in-house graphic design team and oversee all creative projects, including both print and digital design, ensuring consistency with our brand identity and delivering visually stunning results.

This role is responsible for overseeing all creative output, from concept to final execution, including print, packaging, branding, digital media, and web-related projects. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled designer with extensive experience in both graphic and print design, possess strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site position based at our corporate offices in Youngstown, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & manage our in-house team of graphic designers, ensuring high-quality creative output and fostering a collaborative, innovative working environment.
Oversee workflow and project timelines, emphasizing task delegation and monitoring to ensure all design projects are completed on time and meet Phantom Fireworks' standards.
Oversee all aspects of design, from initial concepts to final execution, including print collateral, packaging, branding, in-store displays, digital assets, social media content, and website design.
Collaborate closely with internal departments such as advertising, product development, digital marketing, social media and executives to understand project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
Review, critique, and approve all design projects to ensure alignment with Phantom Fireworks' brand identity, marketing goals, and legal regulations.
Develop visually appealing designs for a wide range of media, including but not limited to: emails, banners, brochures, posters, infographics, product packaging, websites, and promotional materials.
Ensure that all designs meet technical specifications for print production, including pre-press file preparation, color accuracy, and print resolution.
Oversee the development and management of digital assets for use across multiple platforms.
Maintain and oversee the digital asset management system to organize, archive, and easily retrieve all design files and assets for future use.
Uphold and enforce brand consistency and quality control across all visual communications.

Skills and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience in a creative or design role, with at least 2-3 years of experience managing a team.
Expertise in both print design (e.g., product packaging, print ads, in-store materials) and graphic design for digital mediums (e.g., web design, social media assets).
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro) and other graphic design software for creating print and packaging graphics and simple animations or video content for web and social media.
Strong knowledge of print production processes, including pre-press, color management, and preparing files for print vendors.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a creative team in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Salary Expectations

Experience:

Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
Graphic design: 2 years (Preferred)
Management/Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Youngstown, OH 44505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Youngstown, OH 44505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person