Design Manager jobs in Cincinnati, OH

ABOUT US:

Brinker Design is a full-service marketing and graphic design agency located in Cincinnati, OH. We provide small to medium sized businesses with the support of an experienced marketing and creative team for a fraction of the cost of a single employee. This includes execution across a wide variety of mediums/channels, both print and digital. Our goal is to partner with our clients and go beyond simple project deliverables to advise on maximizing customer growth and ROI.

ROLE:

Brinker Design is looking for a passionate and results-driven Project Manager that is looking for an opportunity grow their experience quickly with a small, but fast-growing company. We’re looking for someone who thinks like we do: Creative. Flexible. Inquisitive. and Entrepreneurial.

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our team and our clients. This includes fostering strong client relationships, driving project success, and ensuring the seamless delivery of all marketing and graphic design materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a creative environment and has a passion for client satisfaction.

You must be able to work on-site, however, hours can be flexible with the ability to work from home on occasion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Relationship Management:

• On-boarding new clients effectively and overseeing their success.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Serve as the main point of contact for client communications, ensuring a clear understanding of their goals and expectations.

Project Management:

• Assist Business Owner in drafting business proposals.
• Write creative briefs that effectively capture and communicate each project client needs and requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including graphic designers, copywriters, and marketing strategists, to execute projects efficiently and effectively.
• Develop project timelines and ensure team is delivering on time.

Strategic Ideation:

• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and connect to their deliverables to achieve their goals.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of marketing and design campaigns.
• Have resourcefulness to find answers to strategic questions and communication suggestions to team.

Budget Coordination:

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Provide accurate and transparent budget updates to clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews of deliverables to ensure they align with client expectations and agency standards.
• Proactively address and resolve issues or challenges that may arise during the project.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of proven experience in account management, preferably at a marketing or graphic design agency.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and graphic design processes.
• Enjoys client engagement and demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in project management tools (experience with Monday.com a plus) as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness and readiness to learn.
• Ability to be resourceful and think strategically.
• Works well independently and is diligent about getting things done.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45241: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person