Design Manager

Design ManagerThe Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational and creative aspects of our internal graphic design team. This role is a highly skilled, hands-on designer who takes lead on high-profile design projects while providing creative direction and feedback to the broader team. This individual also manages team workload, timelines, and day-to-day design operations to ensure we consistently deliver strong creative work.ResponsibilitiesLead high-priority design projects from end-to-end, serving as the go-to designer for our most important and creatively demanding workManage the internal graphic design team, including assigning projects, balancing workloads, and overseeing day-to-day prioritiesServe as a primary point of contact for graphic design-related communication, including project scope, timelines, and creative needsCoordinate design resources to ensure projects and deliverables are executed efficientlyWork closely with account and strategy teams to ensure creative briefs, concepts, and design direction are clear and actionableTrack project scopes, design requests, and deliverables in collaboration with the account teamsAssess team bandwidth and identify opportunities to improve resource allocation and workflow efficiencyOversee the design process to ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative assetsReview and provide feedback on designs internally to ensure alignment with brand standards and client expectations in collaboration with the account and strategy teamsDesign and edit creative assets as needed to support timelines and creative quality standardsStay updated on design and social media trends, techniques, and tools to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the teamManage and maintain project tracking systems, including Monday boards and Dropbox foldersPreferred Qualifications:5+ years of hands-on graphic design experience, with proven experience managing creative projects from concept through completionStrong people management skillsStrong understanding of graphic design, visual communication, and social-first creativeAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design toolsStrong understanding of design fundamentals, including typography, composition, layout, color, and visual hierarchyExperience managing timelines, priorities, resources, and creative deliverables across multiple projectsStrong understanding of social media platforms and how design translates across different formats and audiencesStrong creative judgment with the ability to review work and provide clear, actionable feedbackAbility to collaborate effectively across creative, strategy, and account teamsExperience working within fast-paced social media, agency, or digital content environmentsDesire to push Get Engaged and our clients toward unique, culture-forward creative opportunitiesJob Type: Full-Time Education: Bachelor's (preferred) or equivalent experience required Location: Atlanta, GA (must be local to Atlanta)