Graphic Design Manager

The Graphic Design Manager translates marketing and organizational objectives into effective print, digital, and experiential creative solutions that support Garden-wide initiatives, strengthen the Garden’s brand, and engage diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is an experienced designer who can independently manage projects from concept through final execution, balance multiple priorities and deadlines, communicate and defend creative recommendations, and maintain a consistent visual identity across all Garden communications.

What You Will Do

Serve as a project manager on assigned marketing campaigns, initiatives, events, exhibits, and organizational projects. Develop print and digital design collateral, including advertisements, brochures, publications, event and exhibit creative concepts, social media content, email and newsletter graphics, special-event materials, mailers, postcards, invitations, social media assets, on-site signage, and other marketing collateral.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is an experienced designer who can independently manage projects from concept through final execution, balance multiple priorities and deadlines, communicate and defend creative recommendations, and maintain a consistent visual identity across all Garden communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, design, or related field from an accredited art school or university preferred, with significant coursework in graphic design or related discipline or related work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional graphic design experience with demonstrated expertise across both print and digital media.
• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating a range of creative, conceptual, and production work.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from concept development through final execution.
• Demonstrated ability to present and defend creative recommendations.
• Experience with web and email design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, layout, color, branding, image selection, and production.
• Ability to translate strategic and organizational objectives into compelling creative concepts and visual solutions.
• Strong understanding of both print and digital production processes.
• Ability to develop presentations and supporting materials using Google Slides.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, stakeholders, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, track details of multiple projects, and interact with people at all levels.
• Strong collaborative skills and a positive, passionate, and solution-oriented approach to teamwork.
• Ability to work independently while also actively contributing to a creative team environment.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and productive under pressure.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to work off-hours with occasional evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to support Garden campaigns, events, and special projects.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Free parking