Graphic Design Manager jobs in Massachusetts

Graphic Design & Video Manager

Position Overview:

The Graphic Design & Video manager will lead all aspects of marketing visual content creation, including graphic design, web design, audio content, and video production/editing. The ideal candidate will be a creative powerhouse with exceptional creative vision, exceptional design skills, and a keen eye for detail. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects that align with the company's brand identity and objectives. They will have a passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results.

IANS Hybrid Work Policy: This position is based in Boston, with the expectation to come into the office 2-3 times per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead marketing designer, responsible for conceptualizing and creating industry-leading innovative design solutions that effectively communicate IANS key messages and engage target persona audiences.
• Provide leadership to the IANS organization on embracing industry design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in graphic design, web design, and video production/editing and incorporating them into our creative processes. Challenge the marketing team and IANS organization to embrace more compelling designs. 
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to understand project requirements, goals, and timelines and ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Create visually stunning video and audio content from concept to completion, including storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production.
• Optimize video for use on social media platforms, IANS digital property, YouTube and in support of IANS demand gen
• Review and approve designs, layouts, and videos to ensure they meet project objectives, brand guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate IANS design performance, productivity, and efficiency and implement strategies for continuous improvement and optimization
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources and managing other team members, as needed, to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results within time constraints.
• Manage external vendors, agencies, freelancers, and other partners as needed to supplement internal resources and capabilities.
• Ensure all designs are optimized for various platforms and devices, maintaining consistency and quality across different channels.

Key Skills

• 8 years’ experience as a Senior Designer or similar role
• Understanding of web design principles, UI/UX best practices, and front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Portfolio of completed design projects
• Hands-on experience with image editing software (Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator), experience with Vimeo & SiteFinity CMS preferred
• Proficient in design software (InDesign and Figma)
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and ideas.