Design Manager

Crunch Fitness

. Manage the design team's day-to-day workflow, including assignments, scheduling, prioritization, and workload distribution .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing creative workflows and leading design teams while ensuring high-quality output across various marketing channels. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and familiar with scalable design systems to enhance efficiency and brand consistency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graphic Design ExperienceAdobe Creative Cloud ExpertiseLeadership and MentorshipIntegrated Marketing CampaignsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignDigital DesignSocial Media CreativePerformance MarketingMotion GraphicsVideo EditingAnimation

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCreative DirectionAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

StoryteqBannerflowCeltraSmartlyCreative Automation Platforms

Industry Keywords

Integrated MarketingBrand StandardsCreative ProcessesStakeholder ManagementEmerging Creative Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the design team's day-to-day workflow, including assignments, scheduling, prioritization, and workload distribution
Oversee multiple projects, ensuring deadlines, resource allocation, and creative quality
Serve as the primary contact for incoming design requests and manage project scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
Provide creative guidance, feedback, and mentorship to designers
Review and approve creative work for accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment
Improve creative processes, streamline workflows, and increase team efficiency
Support Creative leadership with team priorities, talent development, and creative culture
Lead and contribute to marketing assets across digital, social, email, print, out-of-home, and in-club environments
Concept and execute integrated marketing campaigns reflecting Crunch's brand personality
Guide social-first creative optimized for performance
Oversee campaign adaptations across formats, sizes, and applications
Maintain Crunch brand standards across the corporate and franchise network
Provide art direction and hands-on design support for high-priority projects and campaigns
Stay current with design trends, digital platforms, creative technologies, and best practices
Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Operations, and cross-functional partners
Oversee scalable creative templates in Storyteq Brandbuilder and BrandFolder for localization and brand consistency
Coordinate file preparation and delivery for digital, print, and environmental applications
Maintain organized creative assets, file structures, and production workflows
Communicate project status, challenges, and resource needs to Creative leadership and stakeholders
Balance strategic creative thinking with high-volume, deadline-driven production demands

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of professional graphic design experience, including experience leading projects, mentoring designers, or managing a creative team
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong portfolio across digital, social, print, and integrated marketing campaigns
Strong understanding of digital design, social media creative, performance marketing, and emerging platform trends
Experience designing for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, display advertising, email, and web
Ability to manage creative workflows, prioritize competing deadlines, and oversee multiple projects
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including creative direction, feedback, and mentorship
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations
Familiarity with scalable design systems or creative automation platforms such as Storyteq, Bannerflow, Celtra, Smartly, or similar platforms is a plus
Experience in motion graphics, video editing, or animation is highly desirable
Excellent organization, communication, presentation, and project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to balance creative excellence with speed and efficiency
Passion for design, fitness, culture, and emerging creative trends
Authorization to work in the US
Currently local and able to commute to the New York City location, or willing to relocate if hired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and accident insurance
Educational expense reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Free gym membership for active employees
Competitive compensation plan
Health benefits for full-time employees
Complimentary Crunch Gym membership
Discounts on services, products, and more
Flexible work from home options available