Public Strategies Overview Public Strategies (PS) is a nationally respected consulting, project management, and marketing firm based in Oklahoma City. We provide innovative solutions for federal, state, and local clients, including project and program management, training and technical assistance, technology, event management, research and evaluation, video production, and strategic communications. We also deliver research-informed direct services to financially vulnerable Oklahomans, with a focus on strengthening families and improving employment opportunities. We are a collaborative team of thinkers, creatives, strategists, communicators, builders, researchers, and change agents committed to touching lives, driving change, and doing good well. Position Summary The Senior Manager of Art and Graphic Design is a strategic visionary who leads the development of creative concepts and campaigns for Public Strategies. This role requires a blend of artistic talent, leadership skills, and business acumen to drive brand identity, messaging, and visual storytelling. The Senior Manager of Art and Graphic Design oversees creative teams, collaborates with cross-functional departments, and ensures that all creative output aligns with business objectives. Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with senior management, account managers, and clients on the development of strategic, brand-centered marketing initiatives for PS and its various clients
• Research innovative styles and techniques that are appropriate for delivering impactful and relevant messaging to diverse target audiences
• Lead the creative direction in the development and final execution of conceptual design solutions to successfully translate concepts through a variety of media platforms, including brand identity systems, print, digital communications, motion graphics, web graphics, and the like
• Build coalitions at all levels of the organization, as well as with clients and vendors
• Create, implement, and manage processes that drive effectiveness among the design team
• Manage a team of graphic designers, elevating and inspiring team members, fostering open collaboration as well as independent thinking
• Must truly lead by example
• Foster a culture of teamwork, excellence and respect
• Must be intuitively adept and agile to new or changing projects, systems, roles and/or technology
• Prioritize, organize, and maintain a heavy workload in a fast-paced and changing environment to meet all deadlines
• Effectively articulate creative vision and concept, both verbally and visually, while being open to receiving feedback from team and clients, making revisions as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, required
• Will consider 4+ years work experience (in addition to below experience) in lieu of degree

Experience

• 8+ years of graphic design experience producing and managing print and digital creative, from conception to fruition, with meticulous attention to detail
• 5 years’ experience leading creative teams
• Experience with creating and maintaining websites
• UI/UX experience preferred
• Human-centered design experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio of work
• Ability to assemble, motivate, and mentor a high-performing creative team
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines that deliver results
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strategic mindset to align creative vision with business objectives
• Understanding of budgets, resource allocation, and return on investment (ROI)
• Skilled at producing innovative design solutions with high visual impact
• Empathetic approach to leadership and design
• Must be able evaluate objectively while taking feedback about design
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Creative problem-solver capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with visual communication techniques used on popular social media channels

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility. Ability to be mobile throughout the community. Public Strategies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, not on classifications protected by law, including but not limited to:  race, color, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identify, and pregnancy), religion, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, military service, or any other classification protected by law.