Associate Creative Director, Design
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Based in United StatesFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in marketing or creative roles; 5+ years of experience managing and mentoring design or creative teams
- Required Skills
- Adobe Creative SuiteFigma
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in marketing or creative roles, preferably within agency or higher education environments.
- 5+ years of experience managing and mentoring design or creative teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of brand systems, visual storytelling, and higher education marketing principles.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with strong design and typographic skills.
- Experience leading video production, including concepting, directing shoots, and managing production logistics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and clients.
- Strong strategic thinking ability with a balance of creative vision and executional discipline.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of brand identity systems and creative campaigns across institutional branding, enrollment marketing, and advancement initiatives.
- Oversee end-to-end creative production including concept development, storyboarding, video direction, photo shoots, and post-production execution.
- Guide and mentor a team of designers, art directors, and video producers, fostering a culture of craft excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing strategists, copywriters, media, and client stakeholders to define creative direction and execution plans.
- Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to partner institutions, acting as a senior creative advisor and trusted point of contact.
- Establish and optimize creative workflows, production pipelines, and team processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Leverage audience insights, performance data, and market trends to inform creative decisions and optimize campaign effectiveness.
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