A successful experiential agency is looking for a fulltime Outsourcing Design Manager. The company is based in Nashville, TN and has been creating many memorable experiences for retail, entertainment and hospitality destinations, theme parks, hotels, casinos and sports team brands.

The Design Outsourcing Manager is responsible for building and managing a pool of reliable freelance/contract talents who will support the creative team and work very closely to the Creative Director and Director of Client Success. This role requires a very organized and multitask professional, who is proactive, easy to work with and very articulate.

As Design Outsourcing Manager you will:

• Be the the spokesperson for integrating external and internal team

• Manage and provide effective communication with the external resources when needed

• Be able to evaluate creative assets (conceptual and production) from external sources, considering also software skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Manage resource forecast, balance and creative outsourcing needs and provide the resources

• Build creative talent pool

• Assist in recruitment, contract agreements, deadlines and rate negotiations

• Work with SCD and VP ensuring key metrics are on track

• Ensure resources are enough according to given work, collaborate with Project Managers and using the resource management system

• assist with the completion of RFP’s, including task management of workflow and completion of data and layout.

Our ideal Design Outsourcing Manager has: 

• 3+ years of experience working with outsourced design talent (agency our creative firm)

• BA/BS 

• Significant pool of creative talent and ability coordinate and search for design talent

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of professionals

• Strong organizational skills, managing multiple and  ongoing assignments

• Positive, practical  approach sustaining collaborative working relationships 

• Flexibility being able to adapt to achieve greater results with team.

• Research, seek instruction, feedback and coaching for better performance 

• Active participation  in knowledge-sharing developing best practices, within internal and external team 

• Proficiency in Google suite, Adobe, social media platforms 

• Understanding of  Adobe Creative Suite (spec. InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator) k. 

• Be able to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio/case studies for immediate consideration.

This is a contract opportunity working onsite in Nashville, TN. Remote work is not available.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 2021 icreatives. An Equal Opportunity Employer