Zingerman's Service Network, LLC
Copy Of Zingerman’s Creative Services Design Manager (Finance)
Full Time, SalariedStarting Compensation $70,000-$78,000 annual, plus benefitsAnn Arbor office location with ability to work remotely
Fun, engaging, informative, colorful, bold, down to earth, high energy and action-oriented: these are the key tenets of Zingermans Look and Feel. If those concepts resonate with you, youre probably a great fit for the creative team at Zingermans! This is a dynamic position requiring strong leadership and project management skills, a drive for accuracy and organization, a passion for customer service and communication, broad design and food industry awareness, and a creative eye. The design work includes print catalogs, newsletters, menus, signs, product labels and packaging, as well as digital ads, social media assets, illustrations and logos.
Part of Zingermans Service Network, Zingermans Creative Services (ZCS) offers marketing support and solutions to the Zingermans Community of Businesses. The Design Manager will lead a small team of two to four designers and illustrators in delivering the Zingermans experience to our Zingermans business clients. We find out what the customer wants, and get it for them politely, enthusiastically, accurately and on time. The design manager works in collaboration with the Creative Services team and reports to the Creative Services Director.
Benefits & Perks
From Day 1
Paid trainingPaid time off accrualFree access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and immediate family membersDiscounts at local businesses25% reimbursement for massages
After 90 days of service
Company paid short and long term disabilityCompany contribution to medical insurance and health savings accountCompany contribution to dental insuranceVision CoverageA 40% off discount card for Zingerman's businesses (must be out of orientation period)Option to buy a Zingermans community share
After 1 year of service
401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
Performance Expectations - Essential Functions & Requirements
Minimum 10 years experience in graphic/print/digital designStrong portfolio demonstrating print and digital designsAssociates or Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related fieldExperience with project management, prioritizing work, juggling multiple clients, managing capacityProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required - specifically InDesign, also Illustrator and PhotoshopAbility to lead team meetings and project reviewsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProvides great service to clients and co-workers with every interactionResponsible for completing their self assigned design projects, meeting or exceeding deadlines, and tracking time dailyResponsible for the design/illustration teams production of projects, meeting or exceeding deadlines, and tracking time dailyFollows Creative Services standard operating procedures and staff expectationsComplete basic orientation and manager training in the designated time period
Success Patterns - Nice To Have
Comfortable working in Google appsUnderstanding of working in a hierarchy of informationKnowledge of typography, color and productionSuccessful experience completing complex projects with numerous collaboratorsDemonstrated experience completing projects on timeExcellent problem solving skillsAbility to prioritize workload based on client needs and deadlines
Desired Personal Characteristics
Open to receiving and giving constructive feedback and learning from itDesire for learning and continuous self-improvementHigh levels of integrity, honesty and discretion; someone who consistently earns and maintains trustDetailed-oriented while still able to see the big pictureStrong time management habitsComfortable with ambiguity, good conceptual skillsFlexible with changing prioritiesIs passionate about great food, great finance and great serviceResourceful with strong follow-throughWants to help others be successfulHard working, collaborative, and team-oriented