Creative Services Director Job at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington

Summary

The Creative Services Director serves as the college's lead art director and visual storyteller. The Director works in close alignment with team leaders across campus to ensure best-in-class creative assets are being utilized. Collaborating with various clients across campus allows the Director to bring each vision to life while aligning with Washington & Jefferson College's overarching brand strategy. As the brand champion for Washington & Jefferson College, the Director has an up­ to-date understanding of design & marketing trends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead visual storyteller for campus.
• Collaborates with team leaders across campus to ensure brand standards are being utilized.
• Leads the creative process and oversees the work from the creative leg of the Communications & Marketing team.
• Understands and manages the production of large and small print projects, from environmental graphics to simple stickers.
• Leads innovative, creative concepts for internal and external marketing projects and campaigns.
• Produces and directs visual content for print and digital media.
• Manages vendor relationships for creative services.
• Serves as a photographer and videographer capturing campus life, academic achievements, and key events across campus.
• Edits videography, and photography.
• Serves as the final review of all creative assets to ensure each piece meets the quality and brand standards of the College.
• Maintains database of creative assets (photographs, advertisements, etc.) that capture the essence of campus.
• Serves as lead designer for all necessary college assets (advertisements, catalogs, magazines, recruitment material, reports, etc.)
• Champions and protects the Washington & Jefferson College brand.
• Support brand positioning and strategy to elevate visibility and awareness of the College.
• Works with team to set and meet long-tenn project deadlines while adapting to immediate demands.
• Manages workflow, priorities and multiple projects and clients at once.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to bring innovative and fresh ideas to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, photography, or related field, and an online portfolio highlighting his/her work.
• I -3 years serving in a creative services leadership role.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in digital photography, editing and archiving.
• Videography skills.
• Strong design aesthetics with type, color, layout and composition.
• Technical knowledge of file preparation and procedures for print production.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comprehension of logical page structure, readability, visual hierarchy, and balance.
• Must be motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, with strong organizational and team skills.
• Ability to take direction and adjust and adapt to feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the College community, from students to the president and senior staff.
• Proof of organizational and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Supervisory Duties

This position supervises the Graphic Designer & Student Workers.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.