Creative Service Manager

Summary

Join Fresh Prints, a New York-based custom apparel startup, as the leader of a special art team responsible for creating original artwork for their website, lookbooks, and high-value clients. You will set the artistic vision, manage a team of skilled artists, and drive the growth of the original art team's influence, aiming to generate millions in sales by 2024. This permanent work-from-home position requires significant management experience and expertise in graphic design. The role involves leading artwork creation, analyzing data to identify content gaps, and managing the production of seasonal lookbooks. The position offers a competitive monthly salary, health insurance, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in graphic design, graphics for production, art direction, or a related creative field
• At least 5 years of significant management experience (direct management of output and responsible for the quality of their work) and/or leading a team of at least 5 individual contributors with diverse functions
• 3+ years of experience serving the US or European market
• Skill in data analysis (proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets) and strategic thinking
• Complete and total written and spoken fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and meticulous with work
• Self-motivated and excited to work on a variety of projects

Responsibilities

• Lead Original Artwork Creation
• Set artistic vision and strategy for Fresh Prints’ original art and lead your team to create original artwork consistent with that vision
• Analyze site data to identify content gaps in our web gallery and areas of focus for art creation
• Create content calendar to ensure designs are posted in time for client’s seasonal events
• Set clear goals around quantity and quality of original artwork
• Manage the production of your team to hit quantity and quality goals daily
• Weekly check-ins with Direct Reports
• Grading the quality of your Direct Reports’ work
• Mentor future management talent to build out more layers as the team grows
• Stay current on apparel trends within our target market as well as graphic design and illustration trends in general
• Lead research and development for the Fresh Prints seasonal lookbooks
• Manage the production of artwork for the Fresh Prints seasonal lookbooks

Benefits

• Monthly Salary between $900 to $1300
• Health insurance
• The opportunity to learn a lot rapidly
• Working in a great culture. We’re a talented, engaged, and ambitious team dedicated to building a business together. We work very hard but we’re also very good to each other. The entire Fresh Prints team is kind, open, informal, and caring. We earnestly support each other in our personal and professional goals
• Remote, work-from-home