Design Supervisor

Location: In office | Horsham, PA | Hybrid available after successful completion of introductory period
Department: Marketing 
Reports To: Creative Director

Position Overview

The Design Supervisor steers the creative process to ensure all design deliverables align with Turn 14 Distribution’s brand strategy and visual standards. This role manages design operations end-to-end, overseeing workflow, timelines, and deliverables while supervising graphic designers' direct reports to ensure consistent quality and efficient execution in support of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Lifecycle Leadership

• Lead the creative workflow from project initiation through final delivery, serving as the main point of coordination between stakeholders and the design team

• Organize and track design requests, manage the Jira board, and balance priorities to meet deadlines and quality standards

• Partner with the Creative Director to define project scope, priorities, timelines, and budgets

• Facilitate brainstorming sessions and project kickoffs to align on strategy, objectives, and creative direction

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency, communication, and consistency

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support direct reports to ensure high-quality creative output

• Manage team workload and resource allocation based on project priorities and deadlines

• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment that encourages professional growth and strong performance

Deliverables & Brand Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert on brand standards, ensuring all creative aligns with company guidelines

• Produce a wide range of corporate marketing materials that meet brand and quality expectations

• Conduct preflight and technical reviews to ensure files are accurate and production-ready

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for design processes, with annual reviews

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to align expectations and provide project updates

• Collaborate with the Creative Director on monthly reporting, including project progress, resource utilization, and KPIs

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

• 5+ years of professional design experience in an agency or in-house environment

• Demonstrated experience managing creative workflows and multiple concurrent projects

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) on Mac OS

• Strong understanding of printing, production techniques, and prepress workflows

• Experience with project management tools (Jira or similar)

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities

• High attention to detail and professionalism

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive continuous improvement

• Proficiency with Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive and powersports industry experience

• Basic animation or motion graphics skills (Adobe After Effects)

Additional Requirements

• Portfolio required for consideration

There at Every Turn: Our Benefits

At Turn 14 Distribution, your growth is our priority. We invest in our people through opportunity, education, and recognition—backed by a competitive benefits package:

• 💰 Competitive Pay Structure 

• 🏥 Medical, Dental, FSA, and Dependent Care Plans

• ⏰ Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

• 💼 401(K) Match

• 🎓 Tuition Reimbursement

• 🛠️ Employee Parts Purchasing Program

• 🎉 Company-Sponsored Events and community engagement