EY Creative Services Manager 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

259286024

Creative Manager, Assistant Director

As a creative manager, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary virtual team of 20-30 team members whose focus is to understand our internal clients’ business to develop innovative, insightful go to market materials that contribute to driving growth and revenue for the firm. You’ll leverage prior management experience, leadership insight and industry background to drive your success in this role.

You’ll be part of an expansive and talented management team working independently and collaboratively to develop and lead the implementation of strategic organizational plans. You’ll be empowered to contribute, learn from and grow with other creative managers. Your ideas will be valued and heard, and you’ll have opportunities to innovate and take part in efforts that help advance our creative team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to model by example
• Ability to build and leverage relationships and exercise influence with multiple internal groups across all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills, active listening and diplomacy when working with team members and business partners
• Ability to analyze data and KPI’s to make sound business decisions
• Proactive and independent thinker, strong ability to problem solve and consistently operates with a growth mindset
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-performing culture

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital media or a related discipline or equivalent training and work experience
• Eight-plus years of creative management experience in a related industry working in a fast-paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment
• Five-plus years of supervisory experience leading and counseling a team of creatives
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, influencing and persuasion abilities
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking skills
• Experience and proficiency in Mac and PC environments, Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Adobe Creative Cloud and Workfront or some type of project tracking tool
• Comprehensive knowledge in creative industry practices, digital trends, innovation and technology

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience managing and leading people in a virtual environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a time-sensitive environment
• Proven ability to problem solve and navigate a highly matrixed organization

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.