Graphic Design Lead

Description:

The ideal candidate must possess creative design and aesthetic skills pertinent to the field of advertising. The candidate should be involved in overseeing and managing the graphic design team, ensuring the successful execution of design projects, and maintaining high-quality visual outputs
 
Core Responsibilities

Team Management: Provide leadership and guidance to the graphic design team members, including assigning tasks, setting goals, and facilitating communication.
Project Coordination: Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to gather project requirements, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain effective communication throughout the design process.
Design Direction: Offer creative direction, feedback, and guidance to team members to ensure that designs align with the brand's visual identity and objectives.
Quality Control: Review and approve design work to ensure it meets established standards of quality, consistency, and creativity.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of design strategies and long-term plans to align with the company's overall goals and marketing initiatives.
Problem Solving: Address design-related challenges and find solutions to issues that may arise during projects, while ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, encourage idea sharing, and facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design concepts.
Skill Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for skill improvement within the team, promoting continuous learning and growth.
Client Communication: Interact with clients or stakeholders to gather feedback, discuss project requirements, and present design concepts or solutions.
Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, software tools, and design techniques, and share knowledge with the team to ensure the use of cutting-edge design practices, such as AI.
Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively, including budgets, software/tools, and team members, to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify areas for improvement or recognition within the team.
Workflow Optimization: Implement and refine design processes to streamline workflows, increase productivity, and enhance the overall design output.
Risk Management: Anticipate potential challenges or risks in design projects and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
Reporting: Prepare regular reports on team performance, project status, and key design metrics for management review.

Skills & Abilities

Graphic Design Proficiency: A deep understanding of graphic design principles, typography, color theory, layout, and composition to provide creative direction, feedback, and guidance to the team.
Software Mastery: Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and other relevant design tools.
Creative Direction: Ability to provide clear and effective creative direction to the design team, ensuring that design concepts align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and guide the design team while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey design ideas, present concepts to clients or stakeholders, and facilitate team discussions.
Project Management: Experience in project management, including task delegation, timeline management, resource allocation, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Strategic Thinking: Capability to align design initiatives with broader marketing and business strategies, contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify design challenges, propose solutions, and make informed decisions that positively impact project outcomes.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs are consistent, accurate, and meet quality standards.
Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks based on project requirements and team capacity.
Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and generate innovative design concepts that push boundaries and captivate audiences.
Team Collaboration: Skill in fostering a collaborative team culture, promoting idea sharing, and facilitating brainstorming sessions.
Feedback and Coaching: Experience in providing constructive feedback and coaching to team members, helping them improve their design skills and grow professionally.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing design trends, client preferences, and project requirements, while maintaining a strong commitment to quality.
Must be apt in using Adobe Creative Suite along with all relevant visual communication design tools and softwares.
3+ years of Relevant Industry Experience of visual communication design (advertising related)