Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Upper Deck Company
Job overview
The Design Manager at The Upper Deck Company leads a design team to oversee entertainment trading card projects, ensuring brand standards, quality, and timely delivery.
Responsibilities and impact
The Design Manager mentors and motivates the design team, manages project workflows, collaborates with other departments like Product Development, stays updated on design and printing trends, and creates visually appealing designs for trading cards.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field preferred, 5-7 years of design experience with 1-3 years in leadership, advanced design skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, knowledge of design principles and print processes, and project management skills.
Team overview
The role involves overseeing a design team, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative creative environment.
Company overview
The Upper Deck Company is a premier sports and entertainment collectibles company known for producing high-quality trading cards, memorabilia, and licensed merchandise. Founded in 1988, it revolutionized the trading card industry with innovations like holographic technology and premium card designs. The company generates revenue through the sale of licensed products featuring major sports leagues such as the NHL, MLB (historically), and NBA, as well as entertainment franchises like Marvel and Disney. Upper Deck is recognized for its commitment to authenticity, exclusivity, and innovation, making it a leader in the collectibles market.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in design teams, focusing on mentoring, collaboration, and project oversight within creative environments.
Emphasize your proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, advanced design skills, and knowledge of print processes to align with Upper Deck's quality standards and brand consistency.
Showcase experience managing multiple design projects, coordinating cross-departmental collaboration, and improving workflow efficiency to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
Apply through The Upper Deck Company’s official corporate career site and LinkedIn, as these platforms often have multiple listings and increase your visibility to recruiters.
Connect with current design team members or managers at The Upper Deck Company on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent product releases or asking about their favorite design trends influencing the company.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'design management,' 'Adobe Creative Suite,' 'print processes,' 'team leadership,' and 'project management' to ensure it passes initial screenings effectively.
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