What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Manager position at KPMG?
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KPMG is currently seeking a Design Manager to join our Creative Design Services organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manage stakeholder relationships and functions as a point of contact to advise and consult on projects to influence internal client behavior
- Make certain operational processes and overall compliance of organization expectations are achieved relative to creative quality and firm branding
- Contribute to design projects in collaboration with designers and internal clients and provides performance management, guidance, training, and direction to members of the workgroup
- Oversee the execution of all design projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards and deadlines
- Collaborate with a creative community of designers, writers, videographers, and web developers to deliver on the creative vision and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to incorporate them into the company's design strategy
- Work alongside KPMG consultants and other creatives to deliver exemplary client experiences and lead high-energy ideation sessions with internal teams and clients that spur new thinking
Qualifications:
- Minimum seven years of recent leadership experience of design, branding, and creative direction
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in english, communications, marketing, or related field preferred
- Proven track record of creative influence and portfolio of design executions and technology innovations
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong leadership presence exemplified across all levels working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Demonstrated experiences in understanding and upholding brand standards and strong understanding of design principles, including typography, imagery, video, UX/UI, and layout; working knowledge and understanding of design apps, digital platforms (web and video), offshoring and AI
- Proven experience successfully leading and executing creative campaigns and experience with internal communications, business transformation, change management a plus
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