Design Manager

Glendale, CA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $110K/yrManager6+ years expSalaried Ft

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead design across Amazon, Shopify, and DTC experiences, owning visual strategy from product launches to storefronts while mentoring a design team.

  • Own end-to-end design for Amazon listings, Shopify storefronts, and DTC assets.
  • Must-have: 6+ years design experience and 2+ years leading teams.
  • Standout: Experience guiding visual strategy for product launches and omnichannel campaigns using Adobe CC and Figma.

Job Description

Lead design across Amazon, Shopify, and DTC experiences, owning visual strategy from product launches to storefronts while mentoring a design team.

Responsibilities

  • Amazon & Marketplace Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end creation of high-converting Amazon listing images, A+ Content (EBC), and Brand Store layouts. Ensure all assets are optimized for mobile and desktop conversion.
  • Shopify & Web Design: Lead the design and maintenance of our Shopify storefront. Collaborate with the digital team to create landing pages, update product modules, and improve the UI/UX to drive DTC sales.
  • Product Launch Strategy: Lead the visual strategy for new product introductions (NPI), ensuring a cohesive look and feel from initial teaser to full-scale marketplace rollout.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, inspire, and grow a team of junior and mid-level designers. Conduct regular 1-on-1s, provide constructive critiques, and foster a culture of professional growth.
  • Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Drive the creative direction for email marketing (Klaviyo), paid social ads (Meta, Google), and web banners, ensuring brand consistency across the entire funnel.
  • Workflow Optimization: Implement and refine design workflows to ensure the team hits tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Requirements

  • 6+ Years of Design Experience
  • 2+ Years of Leadership
  • Shopify Savvy
  • E-commerce DNA
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience with Figma for web prototyping is highly preferred
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Portfolio

Preferred

  • Figma experience is highly preferred
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Founded in 2006
Canada, North Carolina, USA
21 employees (1 in marketing)

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