Design Studio Manager

Full Time • New York, NY, United States of America

135,000 - 180,000 (Yearly) Added 1 week ago

Summary

LOCATION

New York City, NY

QUALIFICATIONS

BFA or MFA in Graphic Design with a minimum GPA of 3.0, 7+ years in design and project management, 3-5 years of creative team leadership, experience in various media for marketing, knowledge of rendering, photography, and video production, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead project planning and collaboration, ensure project goals are met, monitor progress, address issues, organize team documentation, drive process improvements, manage and develop the creative team, and contribute to a positive work environment.

INDUSTRY

Electronics & Lighting Control Solutions

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Seeking a Design Studio Manager to oversee creative development and execution, manage the NYC Communications team, and foster collaboration while producing high-quality marketing materials.

Overview:

Lutron has an immediate opening for a Design Studio Manager to join our Communications teams at our New York City office location. As the function responsible for creative development and execution, the Communications team partners with the marketing teams to develop compelling and on-brand marketing materials. As a Design Studio Manager, you will both design and manage design activities as well as foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, leading the execution of on-budget, high-quality materials. You will work closely with and take creative direction from Lutron’s corporate creative leaders, who will provide overall project creative direction. You will collaborate with marketing leaders, product managers and program managers, to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Design Studio Manager leads the New York City Communications team operations, managing work and work flow into and out of the office, coordinating communication and collaboration between the corporate, creative leaders, marketing, other stakeholders, and other Lutron design teams around the USA. You will also spearhead some design work directly across a wide range of media, from digital to video and motion. You will be a champion of team culture, integrating work and initiatives and proactively providing team support and motivating effort to your team.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate on, develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables based on creative direction provided by Lutron’s senior creative leaders
Coordinate communication and collaboration between creative teams, marketing, and other stakeholders
Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status updates, and reviews, ensuring all stakeholders and team are aligned on project goals, expectations, and progress
Monitor project progress and proactively identify and address any risks, issues, or roadblocks that may impact project success
Ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed department and marketing expectations and are delivered on time and within budget
Provide effective support to teams as needed and be an escalation point for issues and resolution to senior leadership
Utilize advanced organization skills and high attention to detail to manage team documentation, including briefs, statements of work, and project reports
Drive continuous improvement and seek opportunities to improve project management processes, effectiveness, and team collaboration
Manage and develop the New York creative team’s unity and esprit de corps, building a robust and engaged team
Actively contribute to a positive, innovative, and collaborative work environment
Understand the skill needs of the team and manage recruiting of new talent

Qualifications:

BFA or MFA in Graphic Design with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Seven or more years of total work experience in design and project management developing marketing and communications materials in an agency, manufacturer, or reseller of building products
Three to five years of creative team general leadership
Experience in a wide range of media for marketing programs – web, digital, brochures, trade shows, sales programs, advertising, social media as well as knowledge of rendering, photography and video production
Experience with agency or vendor management
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Starting pay: $135,000/yr to $180,000/yr; Lutron's employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company), flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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