Director of Creative and Digital Services

$95,000 - $130,000/Yr

University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN

Full-time - Director

Notre Dame, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a Director of Creative and Digital Services to lead a dynamic team focused on enhancing the College's brand through innovative visual design and digital experiences. This role requires a blend of graphic design expertise, marketing knowledge, and strong business acumen to effectively promote the Mendoza College of Business. The ideal candidate will possess a natural eye for design and a proven track record in managing creative processes, inspiring teams, and generating impactful ideas that resonate with diverse audiences. The Director will oversee the completion of daily creative projects while also preparing for larger strategic initiatives, ensuring that all outputs align with the College's branding and marketing goals. In this position, the Director will manage the Marketing and Brand Team, guiding the development of web, print, and digital marketing materials. They will spearhead creative strategies for various projects, collaborating closely with marketing, communications, and brand strategy departments to analyze results and identify new opportunities. The role also involves leading event marketing efforts for key College events and supporting internal marketing campaigns that effectively communicate objectives across different business units. The Director will be responsible for analyzing market trends and consumer needs, creating a culture of continuous creative ideation, and ensuring that all projects meet budgetary requirements. The successful candidate will be a strategic consultant to the Senior Director, advocating for Mendoza's strategic goals throughout the University. A portfolio showcasing previous work is required for consideration, highlighting the candidate's ability to produce innovative and effective design solutions that engage sophisticated audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the completion of all day-to-day creative projects for the Mendoza College of Business.
• Lead, build, and review the work of the Marketing and Brand Team for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.
• Spearhead and manage creative strategy for small and large projects across the College.
• Lead the design strategy, evolution, project management, and user experience for the Mendoza College of Business website.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and brand strategy departments in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities.
• Lead and build event marketing vision for key College events, including Welcome Weekend and Domer for a Day.
• Support Mendoza stakeholders and develop internal marketing campaigns that translate objectives into clear and motivating creative strategies.
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape.
• Create a culture and build processes that encourage high standards of creative ideation, assessment, and optimization.
• Meet budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a similar field.
• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency and experience in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives.
• Advanced knowledge in graphic design including the completion of projects under high pressure deadlines.
• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborative team player who can contribute to both the skills and the culture of the Marketing and Brand Department.
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print.
• Knowledge of website projects, such as design strategy and brand alignment.
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts that achieve business objectives.
• Strong creative vision and an ability to execute with an eye on business objectives.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in graphic design, advertising, marketing, or business.
• Experience as a high-performing copywriter, graphic designer, or production artist with a standard of excellence.
• Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction.
• An understanding of higher education audiences with an emphasis on the business landscape.
• Five or more years as a creative or digital media director in an agency or corporate setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000-$130,000.
• Dual Career Assistance Program for relocating spouses and significant others.
• Support for professional development and career growth opportunities.