Design Manager - Growth

<p class="p1"><strong>WHO ARE WE?</strong></p>

<p class="p1">We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes <a href=" class="s1">OLLY, </span></a><a href=" class="s1">SmartyPants</span></a> and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-scheme-color="@B91C87,," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">THE ROLE: DESIGN MANAGER - GROWTH</span></strong>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">The </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Design Manager, Growth</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> is responsible for driving the execution and optimization of OLLY's highest-volume creative channels, supporting the Growth organization through exceptional design craft, motion </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">expertise, and scalable creative systems. Reporting to the Sr. Art Direction Manager, Growth, this role serves as a key contributor to the development of performance-focused content across Paid Media, Omni, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Amazon, Experiential, and retail Commerce ecosystems.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">As a creative leader and subject matter expert in motion, video post-production, and performance marketing best practices, you will help translate Growth strategies into highly effective creative assets while building </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">processes and systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and business impact. You will partner closely with Marketing, Brand, E-Commerce, Creative Operations, agency partners, and production vendors to </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">bring campaigns and evergreen content to life at scale.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-scheme-color="@B91C87,15," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Growth Channel Execution</span></strong>​</p>

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<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Lead creative execution across Growth-owned channels including Paid Media, Omni, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Amazon, and acquisition-focused experiential initiatives.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Develop compelling creative solutions that support acquisition, conversion, engagement, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">and retail performance objectives.</span>​</li>

</ul>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Motion, Production & Content Development</span></strong>​</p>

<ul>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Serve as the team's primary subject matter expert for motion design, video editing, and </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">post-production workflows.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Partner with internal teams, creators, agencies, and production vendors to deliver high-</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">performing content across a wide range of digital and retail channels.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Help evolve OLLY's motion design standards, production capabilities, and scalable </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">content creation frameworks.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Support the execution of photoshoots, creator and UGC content, CGI initiatives, and </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">production work streams from pre-production through final delivery.</span>​</li>

</ul>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Technology & Innovation</span></strong>​</p>

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<li><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Partner with Growth leadership to implement and scale AI-enabled creative workflows that </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">improve efficiency, creative quality, and speed-to-market.</span>​</li>

<li><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Evaluate, pressure test, and refine emerging creative technologies through real-world </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">application across performance marketing, commerce, and production channels.</span>​</li>

<li><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Document learnings, best practices, and use cases to support the Growth team and</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">broader Creative organization.</span>​</li>

</ul>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Collaboration & Cross-functional Development</span></strong>​</p>

<ul>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Foster strong collaboration across Creative, Marketing, Brand, E-Commerce, Creative</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Operations, and agency teams.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Help build channel expertise, encourage knowledge sharing, and contribute to a culture of </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">continuous improvement through peer-to-peer feedback with associate designers, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">freelancers, and external partners</span>​</li>

</ul>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Operational Excellence</span></strong>​</p>

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<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Partner with Creative Operations and Growth leadership to manage priorities, timelines, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">and resource allocation across multiple work streams.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Support workload balancing and project planning to ensure on-time, on-brief delivery.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Identify opportunities to improve workflows, streamline production processes, and </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">increase team efficiency.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Leverage agency partners, automation, and scalable systems to maximize creative output </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">while maintaining OLLY's creative standards.</span>​</li>

</ul>

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