Creative Lead
: Job Details :

Actalent has an immediate opening on our Marketing Team for a Creative Lead - located at our Global Headquarters in Hanover, MD.

Compensation

Salary Range | $79,400 - 119,000

Bonus Potential | up to $9,000 per year

Schedule

Full Time | Permanent

Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hybrid | 4 days in office - 1 day remote

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences talent services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled, collaborative, and strategic senior graphic designer to lead our graphic design function. As part of our Brand Team within the Marketing Department, the Creative Lead will be responsible for overseeing all graphic design initiatives, managing and delegating design work with one direct report, as well as conceptualizing and executing high quality design on internal and external projects. This role requires the ability to think creatively and strategically, work cross-functionally on multiple projects simultaneously, collaborate with executives to conceptualize and bring clarity to projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Our graphic design function works on a variety of print, digital, and environmental projects across our two brands Actalent and Aston Carter. These include sales collateral, social media and web graphics, digital ads, Powerpoint presentations, office branding and styling, email newsletters, event branding, and more. The Creative Lead will play an integral role in building our brands in the marketplace and around the globe by extending our look and feel in new and exciting ways that are also true to our brands DNA.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the graphic design function; manages as well as executes high quality design for creative projects (print, digital, and environmental) for a wide variety of internal and external clients
• Possesses authority in design decision-making
• Proactively seeks clarification on evolving requests with clarifying questions, critical thinking, and adaptability
• Provides quality review, control and feedback to team to push creative concepts and execution to next level
• Creates design processes to support team goals
• Has the acumen and confidence to work directly with executive leadership; knows how/when to effectively push back and/or keep the process moving smoothly
• Capable of leading long-term design work with high-visibility and complexity
• Effectively partners with Brand Manager to build and achieve team goals and budgets
• Expert at maximizing performance of team members owning design process, work prioritization and allocation
• Technically skilled in all design competencies and regularly studies the marketplace for best practices that can be applied on the team; innovates the latest in branding and visual solutions for the company

Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in design, fine arts, interactive design or related field
• 7+ years of experience in graphic design in a professional environment
• Experience supervising and managing the work of other graphic designers
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual style and conceptual skills
• Expert knowledge in graphic production process
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud with expert knowledge in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
• MAC and PC proficient
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to motivate a team to work well within tight deadlines
• Strong ability to prioritize work and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Skilled at working with executives and thinking critically about requests to determine the appropriate design solution; adept at asking clarifying questions
• Very strong project management, design, writing, creative, presentation, consulting, and networking skills
• Experience designing professional PowerPoint presentations

Direct Supervisory or Management Responsibilities:

• Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages a team of 1+

Our Culture

The Actalent experience is one of high standards for professional and personal growth, integrity, and inclusivity. Everyone has ownership in the Actalent culture. We ask each member of our team to help us build our culture by:

• Bringing their best selves to work every day in terms of caring, competitive spirit and character
• Leading by example and working with purpose and pride
• Committing to fostering an inclusive and safe workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves

Our Commitment

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We understand the power of a diverse team, celebrate differences, and promote inclusive and accessible environments. To support our colleagues in being their authentic selves and give everyone opportunities for allyship, we offer a range of employee resource groups.

• Actalent PRIDE
• Empowered Women at Actalent
• BIPOC
• Military and First Responder
• Strong Voices (Bringing people of color together to successfully build relationships through mentorship and high performing partnerships)

Our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategic Partnerships

We form alliances with diversity related national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact on diversity recruitment in the marketplace and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants. See below for a list of current strategic partners:

• BEYA Black Engineer of the Year Awards
• SHPE Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Women of Color Stem Conference
• Linkages Women in Leadership Institute
• Girlstart
• SAE Foundation
• SMASH
• National Urban League
• SASE Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

Per Pay Transparency Acts: The range for this position is $79,400 - $119,000 + bonus potential of $9,000 - 14,000

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)
• Enhanced Profit Sharing (8x)

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