Senior manager design

Job DescriptionDesign Studio Manager / DirectorLocation: New York City)Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentWork Schedule: 5 days in-office, 40 flex days (WFH) Hours are 8- 5pm Start Date: ASAPTravel: Up to 10%About the RoleOur client is seeking a Senior Design Studio Manager to lead their NYC Communications team. This role partners closely with the Creative Director in their NYC office and Directors in other locations with biweekly travel to the Pennsylvania office (they provide transportation or will reimburse for travel) to translate creative vision into operational excellence. You'll manage workflows, resource allocation, and team development while ensuring brand consistency across both design hubs.Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Operations & LeadershipTranslate creative vision into actionable plans, timelines, and resource needs.Lead and mentor creative professionals and project coordinators.Manage workflows, capacity planning, and operational processes.Collaborate with other office's design team to ensure unified brand execution.Project ManagementDevelop detailed project plans with milestones and deliverables.Coordinate communication between creative, marketing, and stakeholders.Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.Cross-Office CollaborationMaintain brand standards across NYC and Pennsylvania teams.Facilitate creative reviews and best practice alignment.Coordinate cross-office assignments and resource sharing.Team DevelopmentFoster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.Lead recruiting and talent acquisition efforts.Support strategic planning and capability development.Manage documentation and stakeholder presentations.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in a related field.8+ years in creative operations, project management, or team leadership.5+ years leading creative teams in agency, manufacturer, or reseller environments.Skills & KnowledgeStrong leadership and project management across multi-office teams.Experience with budget management and brand consistency.Knowledge of integrated marketing communications (digital, print, video, experiential).Familiarity with creative workflow tools and collaboration platforms.B2B product or marketing experience preferred.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsComprehensive benefits including 401k match, health, dental, and life insurancePaid vacation, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programsLooking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:Email your resume in Word to:[email protected] Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : PK3-1878446 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. *Pamela Koenig - Senior RecruiterFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/23/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered do