Creative Director

$75,000 - $75,000/Yr

University of Georgia - Athens, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Athens, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Creative Director at the University of Georgia will lead the creative strategy and development for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations Communications team (DARCOMM). This role is responsible for managing design resources, ensuring compliance with branding guidelines, and providing art direction for major initiatives. The Creative Director will also mentor a team of designers, develop style guides, and implement effective communication strategies to enhance the division's outreach to alumni and donors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Creative Design team that develops all visual assets for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR).
• Manage and supervise employees reporting directly to this position to ensure everyone meets their goals 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.
• Develop performance initiatives and expectations for employees reporting to this position and mentor them.
• Actively participate in planning and encourage team members to engage with units to identify creative solutions.
• Help prioritize creative projects to focus on strategically important projects and set clear expectations for the units.
• Ensure DARCOMM consistently produces high-quality and accurate creative products.
• Lead assigned high-profile projects as appropriate depending on staffing and needs.
• Troubleshoot design challenges with team members as they arise.
• Identify creative resources for upcoming design projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Graphic Design degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of graphic design experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years' experience developing brand strategy and working within brand guidelines.
• At least 3 years' experience supervising and coaching staff.
• Expert-level experience in creative design and strategy including branding, color theory, and typography.
• Professional experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience with video production and editing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with building motion graphics in After Effects.
• Experience with video editing in Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or other web programming.

Benefits

• Retirement plan (TRS or ORP)
• Benefits eligible for full-time employees