Assistant Creative Manager (Design

Position: Assistant Creative Manager (Design)
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on senior creative leader who combines high-level thinking with strong execution. This role goes beyond management you'll directly contribute to critical design work, major campaigns, brand identity development, and visual problem-solving, while leading and growing a team of 6-8 designers.

Key Responsibilities
Own the creative vision, quality, and outcomes across all brand channels
Lead conceptual development for major campaigns and flagship launches while staying hands-on with key assets
Guide Lead Designers and junior creatives through structured feedback, 1:1s, and performance development
Manage daily creative flow briefs, expectations, and unblocking challenges
Establish and refine workflows for brief intake, review cycles, approvals, and production
Set and uphold quality benchmarks across digital, packaging, retail, and motion
Pioneer AI-enabled creative workflows to improve velocity, ideation, and production agility
Act as the primary creative interface for Brand, Performance Marketing, Product, Retail, and Leadership teams
Partner with marketing and performance teams to use data and consumer insights in shaping creative strategy

What We're Looking For
7-12 years of experience with a portfolio spanning digital, retail, packaging, and motion
Experience managing and mentoring multi-level creative teams
Agency or brand-side experience leading integrated campaigns and vendor relationships
Expert in Photoshop/Illustrator, with working knowledge of After Effects/Premiere
Hands-on experience with AI-enabled creative workflows
Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or equivalent

We Value
Leadership presence with humility and collaboration
High creative ambition balanced with operational discipline
An ownership mindset proactive, solution-oriented, adaptable
Ability to stay steady and decisive under pressure