Senior Manager, Creative Graphic Design

Unrivaled Teamwear; Lenexa (KS); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Unrivaled Teamwear, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, seeks a Senior Manager of Graphic Design for Gear Leisure Brands (GLB). You will lead the creative vision across multiple lines, drive market-driven research, and mentor a high-performing design team to deliver on schedule and within guidelines.

You will partner with brand and sales teams, manage pre-line approvals, and push innovations in decoration processes aligned with market trends.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in graphic design within the apparel industry.
• 4 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role within a creative environment.

Mansioni

• Provides art direction and oversight for GLB graphic design projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Leads market-driven research and development of print and embroidery processes.
• Directs all graphic design for seasonal sample lines.
• Writes or oversees seasonal sample orders and approves artwork for bulk production.
• Presents graphic designs to sales force and retail buyers with supporting materials.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates direct reports.
• Collaborates with brand and retail partners on pre-line approvals; quarterly travel required.
• Establishes and manages departmental budgets.
• Builds a collaborative team culture and fosters teamwork.
• Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action policies.

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 9700 Commerce Parkway,Lenexa, KS, 66219,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Overview

The Senior Manager of Graphic Design for Gear Leisure Brands (GLB) leads the creative vision for all graphic design across the Bookstore, Resort, Golf, and Military seasonal sample lines, sketch packs, and graphic boards. This role ensures all work reflects current market trends, adheres to established guidelines, and is delivered on schedule. Partnering closely with brand and sales teams, the Senior Manager drives pre-line graphic approvals and leads research into innovative decoration processes and market-relevant trends. The role is also responsible for developing and mentoring a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of creativity aligned with organizational goals.

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear is the fast-growing parent company behind Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, we design, decorate, and deliver team gear — tees, fleece, performance wear, outerwear, headwear, and accessories — for customers ranging from big box retailers, college bookstores, golf courses and resorts, and national retailers.

We've grown quickly over the past year and expect that growth to continue. We are looking for motivated candidates looking to grow their career alongside the business.

• Provides art direction and oversight for all GLB graphic design projects assigned to the design team, including requests from brand, field, and sales management teams and the Senior Director – Creative Design, ensuring projects are completed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines, on schedule and within budget.
• Leads market-driven research and development of new print and embroidery processes, techniques, and placements, informed by trend research across retail and relevant niche markets.
• Directs all graphic design (prints and embroideries) for seasonal sample lines, ensuring final artwork is completed on time and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Writes, or oversees the writing of, all seasonal sales sample orders in accordance with established policies and procedures, and approves all sample artwork for bulk sales sample production to ensure quality standards are met.
• Presents, or oversees the presentation of, graphic designs and supporting information to the division’s sales force and retail buyers, both in person and in writing, including through seasonal Art Books and other sales-focused creative content.
• Supports, trains, supervises, and evaluates direct reports in accordance with UNRIVALED TEAMWEAR and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with internal and external clients, upholding departmental policies and procedures to ensure efficient project flow.
• Collaborates with brand and retail partners on pre-line graphic approvals aligned with brand market direction. Quarterly travel to retail partners is required to support these collaborative efforts.
• Establishes and manages departmental budgets.
• Manages and coordinates special projects as directed by the Senior Director – Creative Design.
• Builds a collaborative team culture by uniting associates around common, clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Fosters an environment of teamwork and cooperation
• Ensures day-to-day compliance with the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy and Affimative Action program
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and guide others at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to clearly articulate and define departmental needs and processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
• Ability to achieve company-wide objectives when directing projects, analyzing data, and reporting results
• Experience establishing and managing departmental budgets

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Four to six years of experience in graphic design within the apparel industry
• Four years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role within a creative environment{