POSITION SUMMARY
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The Creative Director leads the Creative Department and is responsible for the ideation, design and development of internal and external marketing and communication materials and well as brand focused projects—ensuring all work is the highest quality of creative execution and consistent with brand standards. Familiar with a variety of the creative fields, concepts, practices, and procedures—from print to digital. Works collaboratively with others across the organization to develop and execute assorted creative projects. Day-to-day leadership of others, including in-house copywriting, graphic design, video production, photography and outside vendors. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected with hands-on direction and oversight of the creative product.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide hands-on team leadership in the execution of creative projects from start through execution. Collaborate with copywriters, designers, project managers, creatives and vendors to obtain exceptional results. Protects brand standards while continuing to develop and push the brand to new levels of excellence.
- Partner with digital, PR, and Marketing team members to foster integration: promotion, digital, social, events, mobile, video and TV.
- Oversee the design and production of marketing assets and materials for print and digital projects using original artwork, photography, type, illustration, and other components as needed, that are consistent with graphic standards and the arts center’s brand.
- Oversee production and localization of supplied/existing marketing assets for a wide range of print and digital tactics for shows and events.
- Art direct photo and video shoots and provide set guidance as needed.
- Source and select outside partners/vendors as needed. Assembles the SOW and reviews all vendor bids with VP, Marketing prior to selection. Ensures that contracted services are delivered as expected. Manage vendor relationships. Serve as a creative partner to external agencies and vendors to provide content input.
- Accountable for optimizing Creative Workflow, streamlining process for faster turnaround, at less cost, without error, at the highest quality output. Utilizes project management software to maintain workload and meet assigned deadlines.
- Works with the CEO and VP, Marketing to develop and implement Creative Work Plan and budget.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITLIES
- Works with Senior Project Manager to ensure jobs are tracked and delivered to client on time.
- Create, communicate, implement and document all processes/ SOP's as it relates to Creative Team.
- Accountable for administrative responsibilities to include: recruiting, scheduling, payroll, budgets and purchasing. Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, counsels, and evaluates performance of team for the efficient operation of the department. Schedules and directs team colleagues in their work assignments.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures that relate to the department as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Follow and support all operational policies and procedures. Assimilate into the arts center culture through understanding, supporting and demonstrating the core values.
- Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments, colleagues, and partners.
- Able to remain calm under pressure. Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy. Maintain Dr. Phillips Center standards of customer service at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred in graphic arts, digital media, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant in-house or agency experience. Experience should include budgeting/financial responsibilities.
- At least two (2) years of supervisory experience to include: hiring, training, and performance management.
- Strong portfolio of work that demonstrates expertise in layout, composition, typography, and general principles of design across many types of media; inclusive of print, digital, web, and email.
- Proven exceptional attention to detail and visual problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of adhering to and implementing brand guidelines.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including but not limited to; Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. After Effects is a plus but not required. Familiarity of using a CMS and email marketing platform.
- Knowledge of photo retouching, manipulation, and editing. Preferred knowledge of photography and video capture, editing, production, and export using industry-standard software.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by a portfolio of work.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to pitch concepts and build consensus around design, campaign and production ideas.
- Working knowledge of copy right and intellectual property regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines, to work as part of a team or independently, and to solve roadblocks and address issues. Ability to quickly adapt to changing needs and priorities.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This position requires the ability to work a variable schedule, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Positions directly reporting to this position:
- Graphic designer(s)
- Production artists(s)
- Copywriter (s)
- Art director
- Video producer
Dr. Phillips Center participates in an employment electronic eligibility verification program through E-Verify.
