Creatives Manager

OUTCOMM INC. is seeking an experienced Creatives Manager to lead and inspire our creative team. As Creatives Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of creative projects, managing a talented team of designers and creatives, and ensuring that all output meets the highest standards of art direction and creative excellence. Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a creative team of designers, art directors and other creative professionals to achieve excellence and foster a culture of innovation
• Oversee the conceptualisation, design and execution of creative campaigns across multiple mediums and platforms
• Establish and maintain creative standards, ensuring all deliverables align with brand guidelines and project objectives
• Collaborate with account managers, strategists and clients to translate briefs into compelling creative solutions
• Review and provide constructive feedback on creative work, ensuring quality control and consistency across all projects
• Manage creative timelines, budgets and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in art direction and creative design
• Present creative concepts and final deliverables to clients and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of creative processes, templates and workflows that enhance team productivity

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in creative roles, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong background in art direction, graphic design and/or advertising creative development
• Proven experience managing and mentoring creative teams in a fast-paced agency environment
• Excellent visual communication skills with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and diverse project experience
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning and how creative solutions drive business outcomes
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate client briefs into innovative creative directions
• Knowledge of digital marketing, social media content and multimedia design is highly desirable
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities