Design Department Manager

Anaheim, California, United States | Management | Full-time

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Summary

The Design Manager is responsible for creating graphic and digital designs, following clients' specifications, and managing project deliverables efficiently.  They coordinate the daily activities of the design team, including scheduling, work flow, and methods.  They are responsible for making sure all design team members are educated and up-to-date on proper fabrication methods and products.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Motivate, encourage and support internal and external design teams.
•    Aim for timely, high-quality, and understandable production of structural drawings and designs.
•    Participate in design meetings and offer ongoing suggestions to improve designs and cut down on pointless work.
•    Assist in creating the design delivery schedule together with the client, project manager, design managers, and consultants.
•    Manage the team’s workload distribution and production.
•    Make sure all projects and final graphics are precise and accurate.
•    Manage and keep track of all projects’ records and original artwork files.
•    Supervise the design team effectively to encourage increased inventiveness.
•    Control other designers to make sure that projects are finished on schedule.
•    Give comments on design concepts to make them better or point out issues that need to be fixed.
•    Make sure that all designs adhere to the brand and quality standards of the organization.
•    keep up with current design trends and best practices


Required Skills

•    Excellent creativity skills.
•    Thorough knowledge of graphic design and CAD tools.
•    Outstanding leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
•    Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
•    Outstanding time management and multi-tasking skills.
•    Must be able to come up with solutions to complex design and communication issues.


Education / Experience

To be considered for this position you must have:

•    AA/BS in Graphic Design or relevant experience
•    5 years experience as a designer
•    3-5 years experience as a supervisor
•    3-5 years experience in the sign industry


Employment Details 

•    Reports to:
General Manager

•    Status:
Salary

•    Compensation:
$60-80k/year, depending on experience

•    Hours: 
Monday - Friday from 8AM-5PM.

•    Benefits (after 90 days): 
Health Benefits (cost for benefits may apply) 
Holiday Pay (6 paid holidays/year minimum) 
PTO (1 week min/year with increments at 3 years and 5 years) 
Retirement Account Match up to 4%