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 Fundraisers
• o UK Galas
• o Global Community Conferences
• o 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.