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University of Wisconsin

Creative Director

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


Job Summary:

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.The Wisconsin Athletics Creative Director is responsible for the creative output of the department, including the development and maintenance of a consistent brand identity across all sports and consumer touchpoints.

Responsibilities:

10% Develops, implements, and maintains work unit identity, design standards, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources

20% Develops and monitors creative communication plans and dissemination protocols, workflows, and progress measurements to ensure production adheres to unit objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives

20% Directs all design work for the unit including research and art direction for in-house and/or freelance creative professionals

20% Oversees brand strategy, ensuring consistent brand identity in all materials produced by unit and alignment with institutional brand standards and branding objectives

5% Creates, designs, and produces artwork per client specifications through various mediums

10% Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison between external and internal stakeholders providing information regarding creative design strategies and representing the interests of the unit

10% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

5% Develops and maintains unit budget(s) and financial records to ensure adherence with institution and rules and regulations

Education:Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Creative spark

Experience working in the field for several years

Knowledge and appreciation of what looks good and reads well

Intimate grasp of design, copy, and web best practice guidelines

Strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts

Steady focus on getting the work done, on time and meeting brand standards

Being an energizing creative who's also talented at managing teams

Excellent active listening skills

Outstanding communication abilities, both verbal and written

Ability to comfortably navigate between clients and staff

Experience managing direct reports

Work Type:Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:Minimum:

$88,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on QualificationsEmployees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

How to Apply:To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the assured consideration date. Your application should include:1. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.2. A comprehensive resume.3. Contact information for at least three professional references. Finalists will be contacted before any communication with these references.Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Contact:Kayla Weisenselkw4@athletics.wisc.edu608-262-6340Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:Creative Director (B)(CM055)

Department(s):A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/MARKETING

Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:306596-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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