ZipRecruiter
Job DescriptionJob Description
Creative Design Manager
Cottingham & Butler seeks an experienced Creative Design Manager to drive our visual direction and personally design our highest-impact brand initiatives. You'll combine hands-on design expertise with strategic leadership, taking ownership of major projects like our brand refresh while leading and mentoring our creative team. This role requires both exceptional design skills and business acumen – ideal for a creative leader ready to shape brand strategy and drive design excellence.
Your Responsibilities
Design Leadership & Hands-On Execution
Lead and personally execute our most critical creative initiatives, including comprehensive brand refresh and major marketing campaigns
Demonstrate strong brand vision through designing and leading high-visibility materials across digital and print platforms
Develop and refine brand guidelines while evolving our visual
Oversee complex creative projects from concept through final production, ensuring exceptional quality standards
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop our design team members in their creative and professional growth
Provide day-to-day creative direction and guidance to team members on their projects
Foster collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and skill development
Manage team workload and project assignments to optimize both individual growth and team productivity
Business Strategy & Decision Making
Make strategic decisions about visual , brand positioning, and overall creative approach
Collaborate with leadership to align creative vision with business objectives
Translate business requirements and market needs into compelling creative solutions
Evaluate creative performance and ROI to inform future strategic decisions
What We're Looking For
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
5+ years of progressive design experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
Portfolio showcasing both individual design excellence and strategic brand thinking
Experience managing creative teams while maintaining hands-on design involvement
Core Competencies
Strong visual design skills with keen eye for typography, , and composition
Strategic mindset with ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
Excellent communication skills for presenting concepts to stakeholders and guiding team members
Proven project management abilities with experience handling multiple complex initiatives
Business acumen to understand market positioning and competitive landscape
Leadership Qualities
Collaborative approach to creative development and team management
Decisive problem-solving skills with ability to maintain creative integrity under pressure
Natural mentor who enjoys developing others' creative and professional abilities
Adaptability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution as needed
Your Place in Our Organization
Report to our Head of Marketing, with regular visibility to executive team
Lead and mentor our in-house design talent while encouraging their growth
Partner with Marketing Coordinators to amplify messaging and understand business needs
Rewards That Reflect Your Value
Salary package flexible based on your experience and expertise
PTO and paid holidays to recharge and inspire creativity
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (most benefits starting Day 1)
Financial security through 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
Peace of mind with company-paid short and long-term and life insurance
Maternity and parental leave programs
On-site dining options, fitness center, and childcare center for better work-life integration
Subsidized parking to simplify your daily commute
If you are looking for an opportunity to shape the future direction of our creative capabilities, we want to meet you.
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life's toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of "better every day" constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that's who we are and what we believe in.
As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook
Creative Design Manager
Cottingham & Butler seeks an experienced Creative Design Manager to drive our visual direction and personally design our highest-impact brand initiatives. You'll combine hands-on design expertise with strategic leadership, taking ownership of major projects like our brand refresh while leading and mentoring our creative team. This role requires both exceptional design skills and business acumen – ideal for a creative leader ready to shape brand strategy and drive design excellence.
Your Responsibilities
Design Leadership & Hands-On Execution
Lead and personally execute our most critical creative initiatives, including comprehensive brand refresh and major marketing campaigns
Demonstrate strong brand vision through designing and leading high-visibility materials across digital and print platforms
Develop and refine brand guidelines while evolving our visual
Oversee complex creative projects from concept through final production, ensuring exceptional quality standards
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop our design team members in their creative and professional growth
Provide day-to-day creative direction and guidance to team members on their projects
Foster collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and skill development
Manage team workload and project assignments to optimize both individual growth and team productivity
Business Strategy & Decision Making
Make strategic decisions about visual , brand positioning, and overall creative approach
Collaborate with leadership to align creative vision with business objectives
Translate business requirements and market needs into compelling creative solutions
Evaluate creative performance and ROI to inform future strategic decisions
What We're Looking For
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
5+ years of progressive design experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
Portfolio showcasing both individual design excellence and strategic brand thinking
Experience managing creative teams while maintaining hands-on design involvement
Core Competencies
Strong visual design skills with keen eye for typography, , and composition
Strategic mindset with ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
Excellent communication skills for presenting concepts to stakeholders and guiding team members
Proven project management abilities with experience handling multiple complex initiatives
Business acumen to understand market positioning and competitive landscape
Leadership Qualities
Collaborative approach to creative development and team management
Decisive problem-solving skills with ability to maintain creative integrity under pressure
Natural mentor who enjoys developing others' creative and professional abilities
Adaptability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution as needed
Your Place in Our Organization
Report to our Head of Marketing, with regular visibility to executive team
Lead and mentor our in-house design talent while encouraging their growth
Partner with Marketing Coordinators to amplify messaging and understand business needs
Rewards That Reflect Your Value
Salary package flexible based on your experience and expertise
PTO and paid holidays to recharge and inspire creativity
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (most benefits starting Day 1)
Financial security through 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
Peace of mind with company-paid short and long-term and life insurance
Maternity and parental leave programs
On-site dining options, fitness center, and childcare center for better work-life integration
Subsidized parking to simplify your daily commute
If you are looking for an opportunity to shape the future direction of our creative capabilities, we want to meet you.
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life's toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of "better every day" constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that's who we are and what we believe in.
As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook