Manager, Creative Services

Socket.dev; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and continuous development

Attractive benefits packages

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Gildan is seeking a Manager, Creative Services to lead creative development for consumer-centric packaging, digital assets, and in-store materials across U.S. retail brands.

Based at our Winston-Salem, NC headquarters, you will drive timelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure brand integrity across channels. Responsibilities include managing intake, planning, and execution of multiple projects, improving workflows, and mentoring direct reports to maintain high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in creative management, brand marketing, or omni-channel role.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake, prioritization, planning, and execution of creative projects across packaging, PDP imagery, digital assets, photography, e-commerce content, and marketing materials.
• Partner with Brand, Product, Packaging Engineering, Photography, and Digital teams to align priorities, communicate project status, and ensure successful execution.
• Lead the project intake and creative brief process, ensuring objectives, deliverables, timelines, and requirements are clearly defined to support effective project execution.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and quality standards across all channels and consumer touchpoints.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors to support project execution, manage deliverables, and ensure work meets project requirements and quality expectations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to direct reports, helping prioritize work, solve challenges, and maintain high-quality execution.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The Manager, Creative Services will report to the Lead Manager, Creative Services and will be required to work in our headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC. This position will be responsible for managing the development of brand differentiated creative for consumer-centric packaging, digital assets, in-store efforts, etc. for all U.S. based Gildan Retail brands in all channels.

The role

• Manage the intake, prioritization, planning, and execution of creative projects across packaging, PDP imagery, digital assets, photography, e-commerce content, and marketing materials. Partner with stakeholders to establish timelines, identify requirements, manage project risks, and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Drive efficient project workflows, resource planning, and workload management. Identify process improvements when applicable, and champion software, tools, processes and best practices that increase team efficiency and visibility.
• Partner with Brand, Product, Packaging Engineering, Photography, and Digital teams to align priorities, communicate project status, and ensure successful execution.
• Lead the project intake and creative brief process, ensuring objectives, deliverables, timelines, and requirements are clearly defined to support effective project execution.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and quality standards across all channels and consumer touchpoints.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors to support project execution, manage deliverables, and ensure work meets project requirements and quality expectations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to direct reports, helping prioritize work, solve challenges, and maintain high-quality execution.

The requirements

• 6+ years in creative management, brand marketing, or omni-channel role.

• Bachelor's degree.

Key Competencies

• Excellent project management and problem solving skills to accomplish goals and manage several key projects/initiatives simultaneously
• Requires strong timeline management abilities in order to meet critical deadlines, as well as strong interpersonal skills and writing skills.
• Ability to evaluate creative and ensure it is brand right
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Results-driven
• Keen attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong leadership and influence skills. Demonstrate collaborate first mindset.

• Ability to manage and develop teams/direct reports. Previous people leadership experience preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.