Creative Director (Penn State Alumni Association)

$56,200 - $81,500/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

State College, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Creative Director for the Penn State Alumni Association is responsible for bringing the creative vision of the Association's brand to life through visually compelling, accessible, and dynamic design. This role involves the direction and development of all creative assets, including the Association's digital presence, membership solicitations, event promotions, advertisements, and merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of the Penn State Alumni Association visual identity across projects and platforms.
• Envisioning, designing, and producing digital, print, and promotional materials from concept to completion, ensuring quality and accessibility for target audiences.
• Collaboration with content authors to ensure solutions reflect the overall strategic mission.
• Management and compliance of the Association's brand visual identity, including advancing brand visual identity guidelines, style guides, templates, and processes for use by Association staff and Affiliate Groups.
• Collaboration in the creative direction of video and photography.
• Supervision of junior designers, including prioritizing, assigning, and managing creative vision from concept to completion.
• Maintain working relationships with a variety of vendors that support printing, photography, graphic design, and promotions for the Association.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in multimedia design or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in multimedia design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrable experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous design work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the university.