Brand Design Manager [75121]

Onward Search’s global personal care product client is looking for 6-month+ contract Brand Design Manager to join their team and direct design for iconic self-care & pain products. The role is hybrid to Skilllman, NJ with flexible onsite schedule and multiple shuttles running from Manhattan each day.

The Brand Design Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading design to ensure maximum design value-add in Self care & pain segments.
• Establishing design best practices while supporting creative teams on execution of brand guidelines, retail, social, digital, packaging, print, UX/UI, industrial design.
• Managing team resources in collaboration with team project manager optimizing working processes and efficiencies.
• Partnering with brand strategy director and other design functions across all brand touchpoints to provide thought leadership recommendations towards brand execution.
• Overseeing agency executions and providing clear feedback/guidance.
• Matching team members with appropriate design skill sets.
• Managing outside Agency: 3 - 6 designers and project manager(s) optimizing working processes and efficiencies.
• Interfacing with senior management on creative project updates.

Requirements:

• CPG experience
• Brand design knowledge and management experience, and client-side experience preferred.
• Strong design portfolio including brand design work across multi-channels.
• Experience as a manager or lead within an internal design function.
• Must have tools include Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Mural, Wrike project management software.
• Excellent presentation skills to senior management, collaborative spirit with brand partners, comfortable leading meetings.

Onward Search Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.