Design Manager

'47; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

’47, located in Westwood, Massachusetts, is seeking a Design Manager - Marketing to lead the Marketing Creative Design team. The role involves managing a team of designers and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective brand representation across digital creative projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional design experience preferred.
• Experience managing senior and junior designers.
• Strong portfolio showcasing sophisticated design work.
• Advanced understanding of layout, typography, and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Designers with day-to-day processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with E-Commerce, Product & Sales teams.
• Approve and guide creative and art direction for a range of digital projects.
• Provide feedback on all design projects.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Design Team Management

Time Management

Strong Communication Skills

Job description

The Design Manager - Marketing is responsible for leading the Marketing Creative Design team with the development and execution of digital creative for ’47. This position reports to the Senior Manager - Design providing daily support in all areas of the design process for Marketing Creative.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented designer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to grow within a fast-paced, brand-driven company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Designers with day-to-day processes, creative mentorship and the continued evolution of the brand look and feel.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with E-Commerce, Product & Sales teams.
• Approve and guide creative and art direction for a range of digital projects.
• Ensure internal and external partners are adhering to brand guidelines established by the internal Marketing Creative Team.
• Stay up to date on best practices across all channels (email, paid, organic social and web) to ensure designers are aware of and following those guidelines.
• Contribute to conceptualizing creative solutions for the Marketing and Ecommerce calendars.
• Provide feedback on all design projects and work with Designers on changes.
• Work alongside the Project Manager to ensure milestones are being met on time and establishing creative solutions on expedited timelines.
• Present designers with reasoning behind design feedback to ensure the continued growth of the team.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of professional design experience (in-house or agency) preferred.
• Experience managing senior and junior designers.
• Strong portfolio showcasing sophisticated design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Advanced understanding of layout, typography, and responsive design.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to communicate ideas both visually and verbally to others.
• Ability to work well within a team environment providing support, critique and assistance on projects.