Creative Services Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Tervis first introduced America to our iconic insulated drinkware in 1946. Since then, we’ve continued to delight our customers with thousands of creative designs and customizable options, hundreds of licenses, innovative new products, and a total commitment to sustainability and responsibility. We make drinkware with personality for use at home and on the go, available in official Tervis stores around the country, on our website 24/7, and through partnerships with premium retailers nationwide.

To be successful at Tervis you’ll need to: Act with Accountability, Drive Innovation, Communicate Thoughtfully, Think Customer, Build Trust & Talent.

Position Summary:     

Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple, large-scale Design & Licensing projects. Acts as the liaison between primary stakeholders on a wide variety of art and design initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate workflow of projects by gathering/organizing project information, briefs, and timelines, monitoring workflow to ensure deadlines (current and upcoming). Maintain calendar of workflow to anticipate upcoming needs for Design & Licensing/Custom
• Provide day-to-day direction and supervision to the Production Art team.
• Key contact with Licensing and for licensed art creation (sports, entertainment & lifestyle) and for Line Manager for line activities. Co-own weekly tracker meeting with Line Manager
• Create an art library and work with Production Manager to maintain, catalog all purchased art
• Develop the overall project management strategy for each project: lead monthly turn in meeting, assist in creative brief development, build timeline and contingencies
• Monitor day-to-day activities of each project, securing input and feedback from internal partners; work closely with various vendors including freelance designers, artists, and external vendors
• Assess and define priorities – balancing competing projects, tight deadlines, and stretched resources.
• Manage creative budgets, track invoices, and monitor project costs
• Collaborate with teams to understand and communicate departmental goals, strategies, and supporting tasks
• Responsible for routing proofs and communicating changes to and from business units and design team
• Coordinate with Purchasing Department during hot market item development.

Experience and Skills:

• Must be located in Sarasota/Venice area
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Print industry/process experience required
• Excellent communication, organizational,  and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail; good proofreading skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Exceptional multi-tasking ability
• Must be self-directed and able to adapt to changing schedules and tasks

Job Benefits

Here are just a few of our great benefits:

• Pay range 55k-70k annually
• Health insurance plans, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) w/Employer Match
• Telemedicine – both Health and Counseling – 24/7/365 access
• 401(k) through Empower
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on Tervis Products