Manager, Graphic Design (Hybrid)

Shepard is seeking a Manager, Graphic Design will directly supervise the graphic design team on the production and design of print graphics for trade shows and special events company-wide.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage the day-to-day workflow of the graphic design team for new orders, rush requests, and meeting standard turnaround times
• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, training, professional development, and termination process for the graphic design team
• Oversee, update, and enforce department SOPs
• Enforce brand guidelines from Marketing
• Monitor design inbox to traffic graphic design inquiries and rush requests
• Collaborate with department leaders for cross-training within the company including show site visits for the graphic design team
• Assign shows to designers based on specified parameters
• Execute show look designs and graphic orders as needed within event and department schedule
• Participate in customer discovery and/or Design Summit meetings as needed to provide creative direction
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in oversize or trade show graphics
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
• Required experience with the following 2D software programs
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel Outlook, Teams) & WebEx
  • Windows-based design environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work well with groups
• Capacity to work well under pressure and with high demands
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines; some night and weekend hours may be required
• Demonstrate Core Values of Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Spirit, Responsiveness, Inclusive, and Teamwork
• Ability to perform as a responsible ESOP owner by making daily decisions to benefit the client and the company
• Treat all internal and external customers with courtesy and respect, as outlined in our Blue Diamond Customer Service program

Shepard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other non-merit factor. All employment decisions are made based on business need, job requirements and individual qualifications, and merit.