Creative Manager - Graphic Design (Corporate)

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It is the primary responsibility of the Creative Manager to manage the creative and operational functions of the design team for his/her respective MGM Resorts properties. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices, and procedures.

• Manage the design and creation for simple to complex, conceptual campaigns and low to high-profile design projects.
• Manage Senior Designers and Designers to ensure designs meet corporate standards and client expectations.
• Assist Creative Director with high-end specialty projects.
• Monitor Production and Purchasing needs to ensure client budgets are met.
• Schedule and monitor project timelines for creative projects.
• Handle high volume workload, communicate project status, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Provide input during property client meetings; offer design and cost-saving solutions based on client marketing initiatives, global trends and company positioning.
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions.
• Collaborate with multiple Creative positions, Account Services and clients to generate creative solutions that meet client expectations.
• Oversees the Senior Designer supervisory responsibilities for the Junior Designer.
• Maintain and monitor standards for respective brands and sub-brands.
• Interface with internal departments, clients and vendors.
• Stay current with design trends, techniques and vendor product and capabilities.
• Plan, design and create complex, conceptual campaigns and high-profile design projects.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Cultivate a creative and collaborative environment to inspire design and build cohesive teams.
• Mentor, coach and train employees on design and production
• Monitor overtime, attendance and other HR.
• Assist Creative Director with interviewing and making hiring recommendations.
• Promote best practices: regularly evaluate processes, adhere to procedures.
• Be an active member of the Management team.
• Fully understand department processes and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Required:

• College Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design in an agency, in-house or freelance.
• At least 3 years of years supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing and designing for multiple brands in a high-volume environment.
• Portfolio is required; must complete a design and concepting test within a specific time frame.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to lead and mentor a team.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

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