Sr. Proposal Design Manager | Remote, USA

This position can be hired remotely within the continental U.S.
Optiv helps clients simplify the complex world of cybersecurity. Our suite of solutions and partnerships with 350+ technology leaders help provide end-to-end security for thousands of enterprise-level clients. 
Our top-notch Marketing Creative team is expanding and looking for a full-time Senior, Proposal Design Manager, to join the team. This person will work as part of a larger proposal team and support the overall design, storyline, ideation and execution of cutting-edge graphics and proposal assets from draft through conceptualization, editing/revisions and production. If you are a creative, collaborative leader who drives unique design solutions and want to help make an impact, this job is for you.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and implement appropriate design strategies working alongside internal clients and leadership to understand business needs as well as industry best practices
• Work collaboratively to develop programs and deliverables that meet a wide range of proposal needs
• Collaborate with our team of designers to elevate all creative outputs, maintain consistent proposal and brand standards and processes across the team
• Ability to lead on strategic conversations and guide internal clients to tell the appropriate story
• Determine scope of work and predict appropriate timeline on projects, work cross functionally to meet deadlines and set expectations
• Work within proposal schedules and coordinate with all parties involved
• Track development of graphics and ensure workflow iterations through completion
• Review, edit and ensure graphics and proposal designs are properly executed to align with established standards as well as client requirements
• Conceptualize and create, or drive the creation of, innovative graphics based on inputs from capture/technical teams
• Maintain and build upon cross functional relationships, sitting in on capture meetings, providing training and guidance on industry best practice and brand standards
• Maintain internal and external document, template and image libraries (auditing, modifying, updating and posting)
• Partner with internal teams to implement and improve processes for collateral, templates and all materials, providing training on materials when necessary 
• Stay current with digital and traditional graphic medium best-practices and standards, as well as related technology and systems
• Work effectively within a marketing automation system

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from four-year college or university in Graphic Design, or a related field of study
• Demonstrated experience leading--and then implementing--design-focused strategy
• Experience working at a corporate level with experience driving brand/visual assets across a large enterprise
• High level of proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat; as well as Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong computer and technology skills in both Windows and macOS operating systems
• Strong communication, project management and time management skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and to adjust as priorities changing
• Working knowledge of desktop publishing skills and techniques
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Exceptional people management skills
• Ability to work and collaborate with geographically disparate teams
• Ability to manage and work with all levels of internal staff
• Ability to remain upbeat, positive and constructive within a dynamic environment operating under high-pressure deadlines
• Experience developing and delivering training on graphics processes and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service orientation
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and commitment to high-quality work
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information

If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven