Creative Design Manager

Description

The Creative Design Manager will be responsible for leading the design team in delivering innovative, visually compelling, and brand-consistent creative solutions across all platforms. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, team leadership, and hands-on design expertise to enhance the organization's visual identity and communication impact.

• Lead and manage the creative team, providing direction, feedback, and mentorship.
• Develop and execute design strategies that align with brand identity and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the creation of visual assets for digital, print, marketing campaigns, events, and social media.
• Ensure consistency of brand guidelines across all communication channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Communications, Product, HR) to deliver creative solutions.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Stay updated with design trends, tools, and technologies to bring innovation into projects.
• Oversee vendor/agency relationships where required for design, printing, or production.
• Present creative concepts and campaigns to leadership and stakeholders.

Publications & Print Materials:

• Design and manage the production of Annual Reports, Pitch Decks, Calendars, Storybooks, and other donor-facing documents for both Pakistan and international country partners.
• Coordinate directly with printing vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of all print jobs.

Event Branding & Collateral:

• Deliver consistent, professional visual identities across digital screens, banners, backdrops, brochures, and giveaways.
• Lead branding and design execution for international events such as:
• o Europe Fundraiserso UK Galaso Global Community Conferenceso Country partner-specific summits and conferences
• Giveaways & Promotional Merchandise:
• Conceptualize and design branded giveaways and promotional items for Pakistan-based programs and country partners.
• Adapt items to meet local cultural and branding requirements while staying aligned with the core brand identity.

Website & Digital Experience:

• Lead the visual and creative direction of the website to ensure strong brand alignment and high user engagement.
• Oversee the creation and curation of visual content, including imagery and layout concepts, for a cohesive and intuitive digital experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape a compelling and consistent visual narrative across all web touchpoints.
• Support the development of landing pages and campaign-driven digital assets with creative input tailored to performance and engagement goals.
• Maintain a high standard of visual storytelling to ensure all web content reflects the brand's identity and emotional tone.

Photography & Storytelling Coordination:

• Coordinate and execute photoshoots for student stories, program highlights, and impact documentation.
• Collaborate with area offices and local teams to ensure smooth execution of shoots aligned with storytelling goals.
• Provide creative direction for photography that aligns with campaign themes and publication needs.
• Manage vendor coordination and logistics for shoots across different regions, ensuring timely and high-quality visual content.

Outdoor & Vehicle Branding:

• Oversee creative direction and design for billboards, bus wraps, and fleet van branding, ensuring brand visibility and professionalism in all public-facing assets.

Required Skills

• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in branding, digital media, and print design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and other relevant tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
• Creative mindset with a strong eye for detail and aesthetics.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Communication Design, or related field (Master's preferred).

Experience

5–7 years of proven design experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership/managerial role.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current Salary?
• What is your Expected Salary?
• Are you willing to negotiate?

Work Location: In person