Manager Web Design
Manager Web Design
Houston
TX
Full-Time Regular
Profitable, and recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers, our 80-year old client is also in Forbes America’s Largest Private Companies Top 100. With a geographic presence in 16 states and over 23,000 team members, they take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
SUMMARY:
As the Manager Web Design, you will be an integral part of the newly assembled Omnichannel team, charged with doubling eCommerce sales in the next 5 years, thus enabling the company to go public. As the “face” of the Omnichannel design team, you will serve as a single point of contact for the entire organization for all Omnichannel design projects and requests.
Leadership:
- Manage a team of Web Designers and site operational support roles, partnering cross-functionally and with external suppliers to ensure design assets are developed and delivered on-time with quality and value.
- Energize and lead both the internal team and external design resources from idea phase to commercialization.
- Ensure each stakeholder understands his/her role and responsibilities throughout the creative process.
- Develop strategy and multi-year plan for site design team.
Production management:
- Focus on continually improving design team efficiency.
- Document design processes and deliverables.
- Establish and manage QA standards.
- Establish SLAs for Omnichannel creative tasks and ensure the team delivers on them.
Project management:
- Build project plans and proposals and present to management.
- Assist in the project life cycle from concept to final product; organize and manage all project tasks.
- Regularly review the status of projects with appropriate leadership to verify that expectations are met.
- Assist team where needed in their web design tasks.
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external.
- Strategic thinker; analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Proficient in the use of Photoshop and the coding that enables web sites (CSS, Java, JavaScript, etc.)
- Experience with web platform and content management tools a plus (e.g. Websphere CMS, Adobe AEM).
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Marketing, Business or relevant field of study required.
- 5+ years of experience in web design, project management or production management.
- Experience managing multiple web and design projects and vendor partners.
- Experience in email design required.
- Prior Retail experience required; Omnichannel experience preferred.
BENEFITS:
Health Plans
- Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life/ADD Insurance
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
Other Benefits & Amenities
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Bonus Programs
- Merchandise Discount
- On-site Starbucks
- Gym facility
- Football field
- Cafeterias
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ATTENDANCE
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.
- Regular attendance required.