Mgr of Promotional Goods, Graphic Design & Brand Compliance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets and implements the strategic direction for promotional goods from product design to market delivery
• Leads the product development team, ensuring innovation and compliance with branding standards
• Manages negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and maintain high-quality standards
• Oversees budgeting and financial strategies to maximize profitability
• Implements strict quality control measures to ensure all products meet RIT's standards
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of branding and promotional merchandise production and sourcing
• Knowledge of strategic planning and budget management
• Skill in negotiation and vendor management
• Ability to lead and inspire a product development team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solving efficiently to handle service delivery issues

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Management and People Leadership Level 1 - Functions as a front-line supervisor of a work unit, focusing on supervising and setting day-to-day tasks for staff, maintaining schedules, checking work, and supporting daily services to ensure operational efficiency.

About This Position

Oversees a production team that includes screen, heat, and dye-sublimation printing operators. This role coordinates daily production activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of services.

About Facilities Management Services (FMS) & HUB Print & Postal Services
Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment. As part of FMS, HUB Print & Postal Services delivers high-quality, competitively priced promotional products along with printing and mailing services that support the university's academic and operational needs.

Why Join Our Team

Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year-round employment and hands-on training to help you grow on the job.

Benefits
Eligible for RIT's comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Sick and vacation time
  
• 12 paid holidays per year
  
• Retirement and financial planning resources
  
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents
  
• Employee wellness program
  
• Free use of on-site fitness facilities

FLSA Category
Exempt

Work Location
On Campus

Compensation
$49,500 to $79,200

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

To apply, visit https://rit.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Rochester-NY/Mgr-of-Promotional-Goods-Graphic-Design-Brand-Compliance_JR101534

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