University of Georgia
Creative Director
University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223
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This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.Posting Number: S12233PWorking Title: Creative DirectorDepartment: DAR-CommunicationsAbout the College/Unit/DepartmentDivision of Development and Alumni RelationsThe Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.Development and Alumni Relations’ Office of CommunicationsWe proudly serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Development & Alumni Relations division (DAR) at the University of Georgia.Posting Type: ExternalEmployment Type: EmployeeBenefits Eligibility: Benefits EligibleFull/Part time: Full TimeWork Schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessaryAdvertised Salary: $75,000+ Commensurate qualifications and experienceLocation of Vacancy: Athens AreaMinimum Qualifications Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.Preferred Qualifications
Graphic Design degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of previous graphic design experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experienceAt least 3 years’ experience developing brand strategy and working within brand guidelinesAt least 3 years’ experience supervising and coaching staffAttention to detail a mustAt least one year of experience working with print and promotional item vendorsAt least 3 years professional experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoshopComfortable receiving feedback and staying solution-focusedExperience with building motion graphics in After Effects a plusExperience with video editing in Premiere Pro a plusKnowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or other web programming a plusPosition Summary This position is the driving creative force behind the Division of Development & Alumni Relations Communications team (DARCOMM). This employee leads a sub-team within the DARCOMM department and reports to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.This position guides creative strategy and development for all major initiatives for DAR and provides art direction for major division programs and priorities while also coaching a team of designers to do the same.Duties/Responsibilities Provide leadership to the Creative Design team that develops all visual assets – including print material and digital graphics – for all departments within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR).
Manage and supervise employees reporting directly to this position to ensure everyone is meeting all goals, objectives, and project timelines.Evaluate performance of each employee reporting to this position annually.Lead other designers in producing artwork for high-profile projects and delegate tasks, as necessary.Help prioritize creative projects to ensure focus remains on the most strategically important projects.Ensure Development & Alumni Relations Communications (DARCOMM) is consistently putting forth an excellent creative product that is both high-quality and accurate.Develop creative style guides for appropriate DAR units, programs, and initiatives and provide art direction for the division.
Lead team in creation of appropriate branding for DAR units and programs as appropriate.Manage visual identity of assigned units in alignment with university guidelines.Manage DAR’s compliance with UGA brand usage.
Set clear expectations for brand usage within DAR; interpret and translate the UGA brand for the alumni and donor audience.Address questions and gray areas about UGA and DAR brand issues as they arise.Contact Information For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent ManagementRecruitment Contact Email: dartalent@uga.eduApplicant Documents Required Documents
Resume/CVCover LetterPersons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.Posting Number: S12233PWorking Title: Creative DirectorDepartment: DAR-CommunicationsAbout the College/Unit/DepartmentDivision of Development and Alumni RelationsThe Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.Development and Alumni Relations’ Office of CommunicationsWe proudly serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Development & Alumni Relations division (DAR) at the University of Georgia.Posting Type: ExternalEmployment Type: EmployeeBenefits Eligibility: Benefits EligibleFull/Part time: Full TimeWork Schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessaryAdvertised Salary: $75,000+ Commensurate qualifications and experienceLocation of Vacancy: Athens AreaMinimum Qualifications Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.Preferred Qualifications
Graphic Design degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of previous graphic design experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experienceAt least 3 years’ experience developing brand strategy and working within brand guidelinesAt least 3 years’ experience supervising and coaching staffAttention to detail a mustAt least one year of experience working with print and promotional item vendorsAt least 3 years professional experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoshopComfortable receiving feedback and staying solution-focusedExperience with building motion graphics in After Effects a plusExperience with video editing in Premiere Pro a plusKnowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or other web programming a plusPosition Summary This position is the driving creative force behind the Division of Development & Alumni Relations Communications team (DARCOMM). This employee leads a sub-team within the DARCOMM department and reports to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.This position guides creative strategy and development for all major initiatives for DAR and provides art direction for major division programs and priorities while also coaching a team of designers to do the same.Duties/Responsibilities Provide leadership to the Creative Design team that develops all visual assets – including print material and digital graphics – for all departments within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR).
Manage and supervise employees reporting directly to this position to ensure everyone is meeting all goals, objectives, and project timelines.Evaluate performance of each employee reporting to this position annually.Lead other designers in producing artwork for high-profile projects and delegate tasks, as necessary.Help prioritize creative projects to ensure focus remains on the most strategically important projects.Ensure Development & Alumni Relations Communications (DARCOMM) is consistently putting forth an excellent creative product that is both high-quality and accurate.Develop creative style guides for appropriate DAR units, programs, and initiatives and provide art direction for the division.
Lead team in creation of appropriate branding for DAR units and programs as appropriate.Manage visual identity of assigned units in alignment with university guidelines.Manage DAR’s compliance with UGA brand usage.
Set clear expectations for brand usage within DAR; interpret and translate the UGA brand for the alumni and donor audience.Address questions and gray areas about UGA and DAR brand issues as they arise.Contact Information For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent ManagementRecruitment Contact Email: dartalent@uga.eduApplicant Documents Required Documents
Resume/CVCover LetterPersons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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