Design Planning Manager

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT000421/MO

Date posted:

Monday, March 29, 2021

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Manage, allocate and coordinate the day to day operation of the Graphic Design department. The incumbent will also have Graphic design related responsibilities.

POSITION INFO:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in managing a team
IT literacy on an advanced level
A formal Graphic design qualification
Minimum of 5 years Graphic design experience
Ability to communicate in English on an Advanced level

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage the distribution and production of project workload of the in-house design team
Set realistic timelines and manage client expectations
Support the design team in delivering marketing collateral to marketing team fast and efficiently
Provide quality control by overseeing the junior designer’s artwork, file formatting, quality and accuracy of final design
Provide quality control of the briefs, ensuring all elements are available and clear before sending on to the relevant designer
Meet with internal/external clients to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the project scope
Provide the design team with collective feedback on design reverts that are to be actioned
Developing the design team''s skills through mentoring, goal setting and training
Set up and implement production processes and technical standards for design projects
Provide feedback to brand managers on the status of projects regularly
Evaluate designer’s performance through bi-annual KPI reviews
Encourage open communication and a collaborative, professional approach amongst the team
Ensure design team members software subscriptions are annually renewed
Monthly credit card recon
Provide external design agencies with brand assets and Adobe Stock as requested
Digital asset management across brands
Conduct meetings with design team members, individually and collectively on a regular basis
Conceptualizing, creating and producing designs for our company’s internal marketing collateral, both print and digital.
Implementing brand guidelines where appropriate and applying them to new artworks
Effectively manage multiple briefs at a time, prioritising where necessary and providing updates where relevant
Remain up-to-date with global trends and ensure a proper understanding of all brands
Proofreading and preparing designs to be sent to print.
Design independently as well as collaborate

Preference will be given to EE candidates.

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