Creative Manager

at  MEDIFAST INC

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Art or related field with a combination of equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in Agency, Client-side or In-house creative services.
• 2+ years’ experience leading a team of creative staff, or contract designers, with a focus on print production management.
• Proficient and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Etc.) Microsoft Office, and project management software.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail, and extremely organized.
• Photography and event related experience is a plus.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS and e-mail communications a plus.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to travel about 15% of the time.

AT MEDIFAST, RELATIONSHIPS ARE AT THE CENTER OF WHAT WE DO!

We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.

• Responsible for management of the workflow of projects and creative efforts for OPTAVIA’s print, photography, video, digital, and production.
• Manages creative pipeline and brief process from initial concept and design stage to final artwork/production.
• Responsible for outsourcing when necessary to ensure timely delivery.
• Makes decisions on Field creative outputs, while identifying production requirements, and maintaining appropriate approval process.
• Establishes and assures production timelines and deadlines for all creative projects are met and maintains an accurate daily status of all current design projects.
• Applies best practices in sourcing the most efficient production means possible (be it in-house or externally provided) while maintaining quality levels consistent with OPTAVIA brand standards.
• Raises the bar creatively and improves results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing work process to offer improvements. While offering new ideas, mentorship, and training opportunities to creative team for further professional development.
• Recommends changes to design and video production. While providing creative direction on all print and marketing materials based on scope of work and desired outcome.
• Maintains and monitors standards for the OPTAVIA brand within the Field Marketing & Communication team.
• Meets cost standards; budgets and monitors expenses to implement cost savings opportunities.
• Provides effective leadership, direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports including, but not limited to, delegating, staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.