Senior Creative Manager — Brand & Design Strategy

FBT Gibbons; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP, a national law firm serving middle-market companies, seeks a Creative Manager to elevate the firm’s visual brand through strategic design and project leadership. The role combines branding, design execution, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality assets that communicate value to clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a decade of design leadership, strong Adobe and Mac skills, and a track record of guiding creative work from concept to completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication design or relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in graphic design, creative services, or related marketing design work; law firm or professional services preferred.
• Prior management experience required.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Canva and multimedia tools.
• Current Mac experience and knowledge.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of marketing templates, ads, branded pieces, and event materials.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, accessible design solutions informed by research and trends.
• Manage creative projects from concept to execution with budgets and timelines.
• Serve as primary creative contact for internal clients and cross-functional teams.
• Manage the creative team and external resources, guiding performance and collaboration.
• Oversee organization of marketing materials, catalogs, print production, and vendor management.
• Make branding and design decisions to maintain brand integrity and cost efficiency.
• Support employee lifecycle responsibilities for direct reports, including training and mentoring.

Skills

Brand design leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Creative direction

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Mac experience

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP, a national law firm serving middle-market companies, seeks a Creative Manager to elevate the firm’s visual brand through strategic design and project leadership. The role combines branding, design execution, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality assets that communicate value to clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a decade of design leadership, strong Adobe and Mac skills, and a track record of guiding creative work from concept to completion