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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Visual Communication Design, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong ability to lead and mentor design teams. Capable of managing design projects end to end while applying brand guidelines and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance creative workflows.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Visual Communication DesignAdobe Creative SuitePeople LeadershipProject ManagementAI Tools Integration
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Hard Skills
Visual Communication DesignAdobe Creative SuiteProject ManagementDesign ReviewsCreative DirectionBrand Guidelines ApplicationEmerging Technologies EvaluationPrint and Digital Media RecommendationsDesign Workflow OptimizationPerformance Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsInnovative MindsetMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAI ToolsVirtual Assistants
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Visual Communication Design
Industry Keywords
Design AgencyCreative StandardsDesign PracticesBrandingMarketing Value
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver design projects end to end, from concept and creative direction through layout, production, final file handoff, and archiving
- Set the creative standard through art direction, design reviews, and constructive feedback
- Prioritize design requests based on business impact, marketing value, timing, and budget
- Define support tiers and set expectations for scope and turnaround
- Lead opportunities for theming and design direction
- Recommend appropriate print and digital media and tactics based on audience, message, budget, and timeline
- Apply brand guidelines, templates, programs, and software to maintain consistent, on-brand, efficient design work
- Educate and train internal clients and marketing teams on brand guidelines, design direction, best practices, and branded templates
- Find creative solutions for requests outside standard design practices
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, into design tools and processes
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of visual communication designers
- Set team priorities, expectations, and objectives aligned with business goals
- Plan and allocate workload and resources across concurrent priorities, business operating units, and geographies
- Manage project scheduling
- Conduct check-ins, development conversations, mentoring, coaching, onboarding, and training
- Manage annual performance processes and career development goals for direct reports
- Foster collaboration, engagement, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the design team and MCPR colleagues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design or equivalent
- 7+ years of professional visual communication design experience in a medium- to large-sized organization or design agency
- 2–3 years in a people leadership role
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to leverage AI tools and virtual assistants to improve efficiency, support creative workflows, and enhance design processes
- Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and ability to balance conflicting priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, supervisors, peers, and direct reports
- Available to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines
- Innovative mindset and confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays per calendar year
- Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
- Paid sick leave
- Certain roles may be bonus eligible