[ref. k43586022] CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS Manager I - Robert Half

This role also involves coordinating design and format for large projects and consulting with users to ensure mission and objectives are effectively communicated. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage high-quality creative productions, including graphics, desktop publishing, editing, digital media, and web development.
• Coordinate the overall design and format for large projects, ensuring a complete understanding of the production processes involved.
• Interact with and direct others to achieve project goals.
• Consult with users to assess project requirements and ensure mission and objectives are communicated effectively.
• Develop interpretive themes that convey ideas and information, ensuring high quality of output.
• Provide art, writing, and editorial direction and guidance to others on projects.
• Maintain production logs and cost data for project scheduling, budgeting, and billing.
• Utilize electronic publishing or new media software systems to format, produce, prepare layouts, and revise complex publication materials.
• Work with print vendors, checking proofs and supervising press runs.
• Manage the staff and/or the creative production of the organization, overseeing the preparation, presentation, and follow-up of major projects. • Proven experience in a management role within a creative communications environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations
• Proficiency in policy and procedure development and implementation
• Experience in marketing and promotional activities
• Ability to handle materials and ensure quality control
• Experience in documentation and record-keeping
• Ability to conduct training sessions for team members
• Knowledge of various production methods and techniques
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning
• Ability to perform Ad Hoc financial tasks as required
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to act as a liaison between different parties
• Proficiency in using various workstation support systems
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Experience in handling billing and accounting tasks
• Ability to provide consulting services as needed
• Experience in managing quarterly reports and performance reviews
• Familiarity with 'About Time' project management software.