Vincom Retail ★ 2.0

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Graphic Design Leader to lead our creative design team. The ideal candidate will oversee the development of visual design strategies, manage day-to-day design operations, mentor and inspire a team of designers, and collaborate with other departments to deliver high-quality design solutions. The Graphic Design Leader will ensure that all designs align with our brand's vision, maintain consistency across all channels, and meet marketing and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of graphic designers to ensure their personal and professional growth.
• Provide constructive feedback, design reviews, and guidance to elevate the team's work and creative output.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and productive work environment within the design team.

Creative Direction:

• Oversee the creative direction of all design projects, ensuring that the designs align with the company’s overall branding and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and ensure that all design work is consistent with the brand’s voice, style, and tone.
• Lead the conceptualization and creation of innovative designs for various mediums, including print, digital, social media, and advertisements.

Project Management:

• Manage the design workflow, set deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of design assets for marketing campaigns, product launches, websites, events, and more.
• Prioritize design projects based on business needs and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, product development, and communications, to ensure design meets their goals and requirements.

Client and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work directly with senior management, clients, and other departments to understand project objectives and offer creative solutions.
• Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and incorporate their feedback into the final product.

Quality Control & Design Consistency:

• Review and approve design materials to ensure high standards of quality and consistency across all visual elements.
• Ensure that all deliverables are aligned with brand standards and meet project requirements in terms of format, style, and technical specifications.

Innovation & Trend Monitoring:

• Stay up to date with industry trends, design tools, and techniques, and integrate new ideas and best practices into the team's design processes.
• Promote experimentation with new design concepts, techniques, and emerging technologies.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Work within budgets and manage resources to ensure efficient use of the design department’s time and tools.
• Oversee the allocation of tasks to team members, ensuring they are aligned with their skills and interests.

Performance Reporting:

• Track the progress of design projects, monitor KPIs, and report regularly to senior management about the department’s performance and project success.
• Evaluate the success of design campaigns based on customer feedback, engagement, and business metrics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, Communication Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience leading a team of designers and working on complex design projects across various media (print, web, mobile, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout, color theory, and branding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts clearly and persuasively to non-designers.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles for both digital and print platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with UX/UI design or web design principles.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or basic web development concepts.
• Experience working in an agile environment or with project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Jira.
• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience and high-level design work.