Creative Director, Digital Design

$130,000 - $160,000/Yr

Benchmark Education Company - New Rochelle, NY

Full-time - Senior

New Rochelle, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Creative Director for Digital Design at Benchmark Education Company is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding and overseeing the creative direction of digital projects. This position ensures that all digital initiatives align with the company's vision and objectives, focusing on user experience and engagement across various digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire digital creative teams, including designers, writers, and web developers.
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive digital creative strategy that aligns with company objectives.
• Generate innovative digital concepts for websites, apps, social media, and other platforms.
• Oversee the creation of user-friendly and visually appealing digital interfaces.
• Ensure that digital content is engaging and on-brand.
• Manage the entire digital creative process from concept to execution.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to understand their digital goals.
• Maintain high creative standards for all digital output through thorough reviews.
• Utilize data analytics to inform creative strategies and make adjustments based on user behavior.
• Stay updated on emerging technology trends and digital best practices.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in digital design, digital marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in creative leadership positions and digital creative roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of UX/UI as it relates to the ed tech market.
• Fully conversant in all WCAG accessibility requirements.
• Outstanding visual and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving skills for user interface challenges.
• High level of attention to detail and mastery of information design.
• Proficiency in creative software such as Figma, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with project management software like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.
• Understanding of web design and development tools and languages.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $130,000-$160,000.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with multiple projects.
• Professional development opportunities.