Director, Creative Services and Brand Strategy

National Restaurant Association • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Director, Creative Services and Brand Strategy at the National Restaurant Association is a leadership role responsible for setting the creative direction and overseeing the design and production processes that support the organization. This position involves managing a creative team, including multimedia designers, video producers, and content developers, to produce high-quality designs that meet the evolving needs of the restaurant industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multimedia design, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic or multimedia design.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in multimedia design and layout, including print and digital development.
• Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role, with success in building and mentoring a team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing multichannel campaign development; event marketing experience is a plus.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition, and InDesign.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, priority-setting, and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated and customer-focused with a proven ability to build productive business partnerships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in event marketing.
• Knowledge of design trends and technological improvements in multimedia design.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Marketing Officer to accomplish departmental goals and collaborate with other functional leaders.
• Support internal team members and departments in alignment with the Association's mission and values.
• Manage and provide leadership to the creative and video team, offering strategic guidance and support for professional growth.
• Lead the development and execution of creative concepts and style guides that adhere to project and brand standards.
• Develop original concepts for various materials including brochures, presentations, and promotional pieces.
• Oversee the production of online materials including website design, email templates, and content marketing creative.
• Establish effective design methods and processes to support products across various media and platforms.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process, guiding fund allocation for creative efforts.
• Develop and manage visual identities for new programs and products.
• Ensure consistency in all visual communications as the visual brand steward.
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, vendor management, and quality control for creative services projects.
• Participate in strategic planning with other senior managers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision).
• Competitive salaries.
• Generous vacation and leave time.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Corporate discounts and memberships.
• Programs for career and skills development, including coaching, learning, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree