JOB SUMMARY: As Design Team Manager, you are responsible to oversee a group of Designers, Production Designers, and Design Assistants as they develop and produce various educational materials. You will work with the Art & Design management team and Project Management department to implement established project plans, resolve project issues, reduce and manage project risks, and facilitate the completion of project-related Design Team tasks. You will also contribute to departmental cohesion and improvement by collaborating with other members of the Art & Design management team to solve departmental problems, make departmental improvements, and develop positive departmental culture.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with the Creative Lead and other Design Team managers to hire, train, and assign the best-fit talent to each Design TeamCollaborate with the Creative Lead on issues related to look-and-feel or Design processCollaborate with Project Management, DesignOps, Lead Designers, and the Senior Manager of Art & Design on project scheduling and planningCollaborate with the other Design Team managers evaluate, improve, and maintain Design Team processes and documentationTrack and report key project milestone dates, including any additions or changes to project schedulesAssist with scheduling and tracking internal departmental milestones (covers, concept design reviews, etc.)Handle changes in scope and day-to-day issue management that affects scheduling and planningManage capacity planning and workload balance within their assigned Design TeamsTrack progress of Design tasks assigned to their assigned Design TeamProblem-solve Design and Production issues with the ability to step in and assist with work as neededEvaluate a Design Team member's work for qualityConduct regular one-on-ones and Design Team meetingsEncourage personal and professional development of each member of the assigned Design TeamsBe forward-thinking and committed to ongoing improvements in both processes and technologyREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Commitment to BJU Press philosphyEffective CommunicationNegotiationScheduling and Time ManagementLeadershipRisk ManagementCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingTeam ManagementActive Listening and Reporting SkillsConflict ManagementEye for Design and DetailCOMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, ExcelPhotoshopInDesignAdobe Creative Cloud, Acrobat, Basecamp#LI-Onsite
Required Education: Bachelors
Required Experience: 3-4 years related experience
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