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Could you be our next Creative Manager? Do you have a real passion for all things creative? How about leading and supporting a small team? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Creative Manager to lead the development of new Branded product ranges as part of our vibrant and busy Cute & Character Studio.We are looking for someone with exceptional creative flair, good judgement and the ability to manage a wide variety of programs. As a Creative Manager you'll be responsible for art directing both freelance designers and an internal design team - delivering inspiring creative briefs that develop into distinctive stylings, new product ideas and innovative concepts to meet the evolving needs of a range of customers.With strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to use your initiative to problem solve and negotiate. You'll work to tight deadlines, be highly organised and adapt to changing priorities. As a strong leader you should be able to inspire and enthuse our creative team, you'll need to confidently deliver constructive feedback to the team and support the individual development of our designers.A degree or equivalent work experience relating to the creative arts, experience of the greeting card industry and people management would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. You'll need to have a good knowledge of manufacturing/printing processes and actively follow the latest design, fashion and lifestyle trends. You'll be expected to know your way around a Mac and be up to date with the latest design packages.We operate in a hybrid working pattern, so a mix of home and office-based working is applicable to this role. If this sounds like your perfect opportunity, then we would love to hear from you!
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Who we are
We believe in making the world a more thoughtful and caring place by helping every person celebrate and create meaningful connections with our greeting cards and gift dressings - created for life’s big events, special occasions and those “saw-this-and-thought-of-you” moments of life. Along with our sister Company John Sands, we’re part of the American Greetings Corporation, one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.We are the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards in the UK - so you’ll find our amazing products just about everywhere!Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:• Hybrid Working, work from home or at our Dewsbury headquarters• Employee Benefits Platform• Employee Referral Scheme• Free onsite parking at Head Office sites• Colleague Discount Shop• Auto-Enrollment Pension Scheme• Leadership Development Opportunities, Levels 3, 5 and 7• Online Doctor and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Employee Recognition scheme So, if you feel like the role ticks all of the right boxes and you would love to be part of a talented team, you’re in the right place!
