Programs Design Manager

About Monster Energy:

Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become on along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

A Day in the Life:

In the position of Programs Design Manager, you will develop and produce of large, highly visible marketing collateral, advertising, and brand promotional materials, including product sales sheets, point of sale, vehicle wraps, and packaging. Deliver consistent quality, accurately reflecting the company image and brand, but also other brands within our portfolio.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Professionally interface with internal team members and external vendors. Work with art directors and staff members from sales and marketing to conceptualize and produce creative solutions that meet business requirements.
• Manage design projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring all stages are completed on schedule.
  Design and produce innovative, on-brand packaging, print, and point-of-sale solutions for the company family of brands.
• Manage assigned projects and delegate production work as needed to maintain high level of efficiency. Communicate
  deadlines and requirements to traffic managers. Expedites the inevitable “rush jobs”.
• Translate strategic objectives into compelling visual designs that maintain brand consistency across all platforms and
  materials.
• Uphold graphic standards and help to increase efficiency within production team. Provide creative direction and
  mentorship to junior designers, guiding the quality and output of the entire design team
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of brand assets, such as templates, icons, and style guides, to ensure
  consistency
• Stay informed about current industry trends, design techniques, and software to continuously elevate the team’s
  creative output.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related studies. Equivalent technical trade
  degree or experience in graphic design.
• 5+ years of experience in print graphic designer for large consumer, lifestyle brands.
• 3+ years of experience in design software, web design tools
• Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Strong understanding of print production processes.
• Strong portfolio, Illustration and/or Logo designs. Photography skills a plus.