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The Goodkind Group, LLC is hiring: Branding & Creative Manager in New York City

The Goodkind Group, LLC · New York City, US, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

A leading international law firm is looking for a Branding & Creative Manager to lead a talented creative team and help shape the firm’s brand across a global platform.


This role is ideal for a creative leader who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, someone who can guide a team, partner with senior stakeholders, and personally contribute to sophisticated design and branding initiatives.


All applicants must have a portfolio to be submitted.


Key areas of focus include:



  • Managing and mentoring a multidisciplinary creative team and supporting the growth of individual team members.

  • Setting creative direction and maintaining a high standard of design across the organization.

  • Developing concepts and delivering major visual communications, campaigns, presentations, events, publications, and digital experiences.

  • Working directly with attorneys and business professionals to understand their goals and develop compelling creative solutions.

  • Partnering with Marketing, Communications, Business Development, Events, Recruiting, and other internal teams.

  • Maintaining and strengthening the firm’s visual identity across a global organization.

  • Managing design standards, templates, digital assets, photography, presentation materials, and other brand resources.

  • Helping establish efficient creative processes, manage priorities, and allocate resources across multiple projects.

  • Coordinating with outside agencies, freelancers, and other creative partners.

  • Staying current with emerging design technologies and identifying practical applications for AI and other tools within the creative function.

  • Working with colleagues across international offices to support a cohesive global brand experience.


The ideal candidate will bring:



  • 10+ years of professional creative experience, with significant team leadership experience.

  • A strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated branding and design work across multiple formats.

  • Experience managing, mentoring, and motivating creative professionals.

  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Word.

  • Deep understanding of typography, composition, visual identity, information design, imagery, and brand development.

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the ability to juggle multiple high-priority initiatives.

  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with senior-level stakeholders.

  • Experience working with agencies, vendors, freelancers, or other external creative resources.

  • Professionalism, discretion, and strong attention to detail.

  • A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.


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