Sr Manager, Creative Design (NY based)

Job Responsibilities

• Art directs or supervises all Pro Sports graphic design projects — including sketch packs, and graphic boards — ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established policies, Pro Sports licensed guidelines, and on-time and within budget.
• Directs market-right research and development of new print, embroidery, and decoration processes; coordinates trend research at retail and relevant niche/hot markets to ensure design relevance and competitive positioning.
• Supervises the review and approval of all graphic designs (prints and embroideries), ensuring final art files meet quality standards and are delivered on schedule.
• Lead business development initiatives including Hot Markets, Localization, Special Collections, Event programs and other growth opportunities.
• Evaluate market trends, retail insights and consumer behavior to identify new creative opportunities within the Hot Market and Localized graphic design space.
• Present creative concepts and business opportunity recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners to grow the business in this space.
• Prioritize rapid-response projects while maintaining brand consistency and operational discipline.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborates with Brand and Retail Partners on appropriate graphics aligned with Pro Sports hot market direction.
• Communicates clearly and partners effectively with internal and external clients; maintains departmental policies and procedures governing project flow and client interactions.
• Presents or supervises the presentation of graphic designs, decoration information, and graphic specifics to the division's sales force or Retail buyers — verbally or in written form.

Operational Management & Process Improvement

• Manages day-to-day team operations across multiple design sub-groups; coordinates workload distribution, project prioritization, and resource allocation to maintain momentum across all active projects.
• Establishes and manages departmental budgets; monitors project costs and reports on financial performance.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance team efficiency, consistency of output, and creative quality.
• Manages or coordinates special projects as directed by the Sr Director – Creative Design, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

• Supports, trains, supervises, and formally reviews all direct reports — including Designers, Freelancers, and Associate Designers — in accordance with Unrivaled Teamwear HR guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Actively coaches team members toward higher performance; identifies development opportunities and builds individual growth plans to strengthen the design team pipeline.
• Builds team spirit and community by aligning all associates around clearly stated creative and business goals.
• Ensures day-to-day compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action policies.