Creative Design Manager

Carvertise; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading marketing company in Wilmington, DE, is searching for a Creative Design Manager who will bridge hands-on execution with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate should possess a strong design background and experience with AI-driven creativity. This role involves creative execution, brand stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior designers. Candidates should demonstrate leadership potential, bring innovative ideas to the design team, and have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of design experience, with 1–2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing hands-on work and innovative campaigns.
• Proficient in motion graphics and web design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-quality visual assets.
• Act as a champion for AI adoption within the design team.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand standards.

Skills

Creative Thinking

AI Fluency

Communication

Technical Skills

Leadership Qualities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI design tools (MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, etc.)

Job description

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Carvertise is an award-winning marketing company that turns cars into moving billboards! Since 2012, Carvertise has partnered with hundreds of great national brands including Wawa, Netflix, Crayola and Nascar to deliver marketing outcomes to business while helping thousands of drivers across the country earn extra cash. Carvertise is always searching for talented individuals to help us build on our company's success.

HOW YOU'LL FIT

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Creative Design Manager to help shape and elevate the visual direction of Carvertise’s brand. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, this role bridges hands‑on execution with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will be comfortable embracing new technologies, particularly AI. A strong design background coupled with proven experience leveraging AI in the creative process to increase creativity, efficiency, and impact will be essential.

While this role may or may not include direct reports initially, the successful candidate will demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to grow into a people management position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creative Execution & Oversight: Lead the creation of high‑quality visual assets—including digital campaigns, print materials, vehicle wraps, presentations, and branded collateral—using both traditional design tools and AI‑assisted applications.
• AI-Driven Innovation: Act as a champion for AI adoption within the design team, consistently testing, applying, and sharing new AI tools that can enhance creativity, streamline production, and unlock new design possibilities.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure all creative work aligns with Carvertise’s brand standards, while helping evolve the brand to remain innovative and forward‑looking.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Creative teams to deliver cohesive designs that support campaigns, sales initiatives, and client needs.
• Concept Development: Translate business and marketing objectives into compelling design concepts that resonate with audiences and enhance Carvertise’s brand experience.
• Leadership Potential: Mentor junior designers when appropriate, contribute to team culture, and demonstrate readiness to grow into a senior creative leadership role.
• Process & Efficiency: Build scalable design processes and workflows that leverage AI and automation, ensuring high quality and fast turnarounds.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Art, Marketing or related degree preferred
• Experience: 4–6 years of design experience, with at least 1–2 years in a senior or lead role (Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, or similar).
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing a mix of hands‑on work, innovative campaigns, and evidence of AI‑driven creativity.
• AI Fluency: Hands‑on experience with AI design tools (e.g., MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, ChatGPT for creative ideation, or similar). Passion for testing new tools and driving adoption within a team.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with motion graphics, web design, and automation tools a plus.
• Creative Thinking: Ability to balance creative vision with execution, transforming abstract ideas into visually compelling outputs.
• Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, collaborate cross‑functionally, and show potential to lead and inspire a creative team in the future.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and provide/receive feedback effectively.

THE KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Growth‑mindset / orientation: ambitious, with aspirations to advance into leadership roles.
• Curiousity and innovation: seeks out new design trends, tools, and AI applications.
• Adaptability: hghly collaborative but also capable of owning projects independently.
• Creativity: Detail‑oriented with a passion for storytelling through design.

CARVERTISE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Art/Creative

Industries

Advertising Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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