Team Lead/Sr. Designer (Working Manager)

Location: San Diego, California

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $58 - 63 per hour

We are seeking a Sr. Designer to lead our creative team, ensuring the implementation of best practices in operations, staffing, and professional development. You will foster a culture of talent, collaboration, and accountability, driving the performance of the entire team. As a key member of the Creative Services leadership team, you will also contribute as a hands-on graphic designer, creating impactful designs while guiding the team to elevate creative standards over time.

Responsibilities:

• 20% operations/business management.
• 20% staffing support (sourcing, staffing structure strategy, hiring, onboarding new contract employees and peak demand support) and staff performance management and development.
• 10% partnership with Client-Company staff to ensure performance needs are met.
• 50% graphic design project support.

Strategic, Management & Leadership Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of team performance through the implementation of operational, staffing, organizational and professional development best practices.

• Create and promote a culture that values talent, collaboration, autonomy and accountability where every contributor strives to elevate these standards over time, driving the performance of the entire team.

• Proactively identify and act on opportunities for operational improvements.

• Assist in the assessment, design and implementation of group processes, policies and procedures best suited to the needs of the department, its clients and the Client Company.

• Adapt organizational and operational infrastructure to changing business needs.

• Standardize and document operational practices, policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Provide strategic business advice and insights on best business practices to client-side upper management.

• Develop, coach and mentor direct reports through formal and informal feedback, including annual performance reviews.

• Conduct performance reviews and manage top-grading practices.

• Partner with Key Accounts Director to determine and implement teambuilding and inspirational programs.

• Ensure team is compliant with all Client branding, operational, legal and regulatory mandates, policies and guidelines.

Operational Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and act on opportunities for operational improvements.
• Assist in the assessment, design and implementation of group processes, policies and procedures best suited to the needs of the department, the department's internal clients, and the greater corporation as a whole.
• Capture and analyze Studio metrics on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Organize and lead monthly Studio Operations meetings.
• Organize and lead Studio Biannual Review meetings.
• Maintain high utilization of the contracted resources by managing overtime and the use of flexible staff to cost effectively meet department needs.
• Ensure that all contract employees are on-boarded and receive the tools/training needed to begin their engagement.

Graphic Design Responsibilities

• Utilize design, production and illustration skills.
• Repurpose existing designs and artwork for new uses, media and channels.
• Revise and update existing design deliverables.
• Produce deliverables that are accurate to originals and suitable for publication.
• Competently handle proprietary and restricted documents with discretion.
• Ensure materials are brand compliant.

Qualifications:

Experience Required

• BA in related field of study from an accredited college or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of creative, communications and/or marketing services experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in-house/corporate creative or communications department management experience.

Skills:

• Excellent project and organizational management skills, highly organized and ability to multitask effectively.
• In-depth understanding of and ability to execute on metrics and data-driven best practices.
• Excellent people management skills-ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply strategic thinking to all business challenges and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.