Creative Manager, Design

Company:	Thomson Reuters Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (13)
Job Location(s):	Greenwood Village
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Marketing, Management and Supervision, Graphics and Industrial Design

Position Description

Creative Manager, Design -MAR00002078

Description

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com The Healthcare & Science business of Thomson Reuters provides intelligent information to better manage the cost and quality of healthcare and accelerate scientific research and innovation.

We are currently seeking a Creative Manager of Design, to be responsible for the design integrity of marketing communications projects and programs through strategic direction, development of tight creative concepts and seamless execution; ensuring work is consistent with Thomson Reuters design quality standards. This position is located in Greenwood Village, CO and additional responsibilities include and are not limited to:

* Bringing fresh direction and insight to creative while maintaining defined design and brand standards;

* Pursuing design excellence by evaluating work against both creative peers and the industry;

* Developing/maintaining a thorough understanding of Thomson Reuters business and assigned channel/business areas;

* Participating with members of the Creative Services management team in developing marketing and communications strategies;

* Actively participating and helping drive effective brainstorm sessions;

* Effectively managing client and creative manager expectations regarding design deliverables;

* Evaluating assigned channel/business area collateral; making proactive recommendations for improvements;

* Reviewing all work submitted; ensuring its quality, strategic integrity, and appropriate integration;

* Partners with print vendors and project manager to manage project budget; and copywriter on art direction and style; and

* Leading, inspiring, and directing a team of (4) graphic designers developing design and project management skills.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidates will have:

* A Bachelor's degree (required); candidates with a degree in Graphic Design; Digital Media Design; Visual, Fine, or Commercial Arts; Art Design; or related field, preferred;

* 5-7 years experience as part of a creative and/or marketing team in an agency or corporate environment; with progressive responsibility in art direction and creative oversight; candidates with experience in healthcare marketing and/or in a global setting, strongly preferred;

* 3-5 years experience managing a design team;

* A substantial portfolio and be able to document effectiveness of designs;

* A good comfort level and experience in developing and applying corporate brand standards to multiple tactics and media; with the ability to give clear/strategic creative direction and to present sound rationale for creative initiatives;

* Strong working knowledge of HTML, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver) After Effects, and Premier, as well as a thorough working knowledge of print production and video production;

* Must possess a strong understanding of creative process and ability to motivate creative team members;

* Highly developed and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills in addition to superior written communication abilities;

* Able to work effectively and creatively in a team environment or as an individual; and

* Ability to travel worldwide as needed, approximately 4-6 times per year.

Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H-1B visa cap has been met for the fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009-September 30, 2010.)

Job Marketing and Communications

Primary Location US-CO-Greenwood Village

Organization Healthcare & Science Global Mktg

Schedule Full-time

Education Level Bachelor's Degree (16 years)

Job Type Standard

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes, 25% of the time