Senior Creative Director, Design (Hybrid) - WashU Medicine, Marketing & Communications

$96,000 - $169,300/Yr

Washington University in St. Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Senior

Saint Louis, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Creative Director (design) at WashU Medicine is a pivotal role focused on leading large-scale creative campaigns that support various initiatives across the institution. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on design work, ensuring that the creative team delivers industry-leading visual marketing and communications. The Senior Creative Director is responsible for managing both in-house staff and external partners, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that aligns with the university's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop the creative strategy and visual expression of the brand for all projects, including print, digital, social, video, and environmental design.
• Provide clear and productive creative direction to team members and ensure the work aligns with the overall strategy.
• Monitor projects through all phases of production and manage multiple assignments while adhering to budget and time constraints.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a creative team of art directors and copywriters, fostering an environment of collaboration and creativity.
• Present and sell the department's work to clients, demonstrating how it addresses their challenges.
• Ensure the professional development of the creative team, providing training and supervision to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Promote the overall creative capabilities of the department and share best practices with the creative staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years of progressive responsibility in multi-media storytelling within a news, non-profit, corporate, or creative agency setting.
• Strong proficiency in advertising, creative services, and public relations.

Nice-to-haves

• M.A. - Master of Arts in a relevant field.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Studio and environmental graphic design.
• Skills in active listening, brand identity, and creative strategies.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, and employee assistance programs.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU.