Manager Creative Services Design

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At UL, we know why we come to work.:

- Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely

What youâll learn & achieve:

- UL Design Manager for the Regional Team is responsible for managing the creation of brand compliant, cost effective and high-quality creative material based on briefs/requests from stakeholders. Monitors the progress of designers and current projects to meet customer expectations. Maintains impeccable knowledge of brand guidelines and resources. Works closely with Operations, Creative Execution, Experience Design, Content, Brand, and Portfolio SMEs. Understands how own area of responsibility integrates with other businesses across UL and how UL differentiates itself from competitors to create competitive advantage.

You don’t just know the buzzwords: brand standards, big idea, concept, integrated campaign, environmental, social — you have an experienced and even passionate point of view about them in relation to a large portfolio of B2B and B2C brands. You’re excited to partner and design with other creatives to bring our UL story to life in a design environment and throughout traditional
and digital spaces.

You might have corporate experience; in fact, we hope you do. You definitely have agency experience, and you understand the discipline required to focus on clients first and shut out all that corporate blah-blah. You know how to design and mentor an art team, collaborate with copywriters, develop relationships with strategists and marketers and present your work to key internal stakeholders and [seemingly effortlessly] juggle all on any given day. You love to business partner facing, design, ideate and love what you do.

What makes you a great fit:

- Strong online portfolio
- Generally, 8 years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency
- Experience managing teams and client relationships
- Highly proficient in Environmental Design
- Highly proficient in Adobe Suite
- Highly proficient in Print/Production
- Strong conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape
- The ability to distinguish strong ideation and conceptualization (art direction) vs. design
- Strong artistic, design, composition and typographical skills
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills advising colleagues and customers worldwide
- Experience mentoring and managing creative talent with great visual design
- Strong concept and execution development skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand and articulate complicated concepts in a clear way
- Strong attention to detail and process
- Talent to inspire clients and team members with great visual design

What youâll experience working at UL:

- Manage and oversee the UL Design Execution for the Creative Studio and across UL along with working closely to other creative functions to assure quality design and speed efficiencies.
- Manage the performance of team members, providing feedback, guidance, and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.
- Biweekly check-ins, monthly 1:1s, quarterly performance reviews
- Training and education of team members
- Team growth and development opportunities
- Client and account management (keeping our clients and colleagues happy)
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the creative approach of the assigned cohort while also maintaining cohort relationships outside of the studio
- Directing and motivating teams of designers, video/editor/animator, multimedia designers to help them use their talents effectively.
- Lead the creative process on projects from concept to completion and oversees client pitches and proposals.
- Proactive in seeking out efficiencies for our creative studio. Creating templates and repeatable design.
- Accountable for making sure the team is helping support the Campaign strategy targets.
- Maintains and develops brand and brand strategy. Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met in all work we do.
- Collaborates with creative & project managers while directing members of team to ensure proper production of campaign elements
- Designing and leading multiple design projects
- Inspire clients and team members with great visual design and integrated campaign development
- Leading and participating in