Director of Creative Services (S01294p) - University of Texas at Arlington (Texas)
Director of Creative Services (S01294P)
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S01294P
Position Title
Director of Creative Services (S01294P)
Department
Institutional Advancement
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Communications/Public Affairs
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Director of Creative Services is responsible for designing, directing, and producing highly visible communications and marketing collateral in a wide array of applications, including both digital and print. Manages internal and external design, photography and production staff; collaborates with and provide brand and visual design oversight of Institutional Advancement web communications, social media, multimedia and advancement communications products. Serves as University’s senior creative designer and brand advocate. Participates in planning for marketing communications and contributes to an integrated marketing effort. Oversees schedules, budgets, deadlines and procedures on communications projects. Works directly with University-wide clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic direction, counsel and planning for University design initiatives in paid, owned, and earned channels. Guides and develops integrated design, communications, and marketing campaigns that target specific audiences to achieve measurable results. Responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing deliverables that support strategic goals and initiatives. (25%).
Establishes art direction and design development for all assigned publications and brand related projects. Develops original concepts and project specifications, coordinates and creates original photography and illustration assignments, creates presentations for design review. Involvement in all aspects of production and printing. (25%). Provides expertise and design support for omni-channel solutions and implementations. Offers design principles that help create unified branding and messaging while implementing best practices for channels that include web, mobile, print, OOH, etc. Serves as University senior graphic designer, providing brand compliance and oversight for university design standards. Fosters collaborative relationships with internal university clients in a highly matrixed environment. (20%). Directs and supervises all design and photography staff, as well as freelance contract employees, vendors, and suppliers as needed. Coordinates design and photography staff effort and talent for maximum efficiency and quality to achieve the strategic goals of all communications materials. Monitors coordination and development of departmental imagery assets, photography libraries and electronic job archives. (10%). Serves as a senior project manager for various high-priority communications projects as assigned. Meets with clients University-wide, assesses needs and project requirements, helps develops budgets and schedules, and provides solutions and follow-through. Constantly monitors and adheres to deadlines, procedures, and budgets at all stages of project development. Requires minimal daily supervision to monitor adherence of expected project schedules, procedures, and follow through. Reports progress and status of projects at expected times to multiple staff members. (10%). Stays abreast of current trends and developments in electronic publishing and design, including web communications, multimedia and social media. Consults and helps develop appropriate hardware and software solutions, and helps other staff stay current on emerging technology and techniques. (5%). Serves as senior manager in the absence of the Executive Director of Digital Communications. Performs other duties assigned (5%).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related creative field with 10 or more years of relevant experience supported by strong portfolio. Extensive design experience in publishing environment, with demonstrated proficiency in all current industry relevant page layout, illustration, and photo manipulation software. Proven experience in developing effective communications and marketing materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge and experience in project management, graphics, creative design and marketing strategies and tactics.
Strong knowledge of developing original photography (assignment and art direction) and the equipment, lighting, and post-production processes required for creating, archiving, and manipulation quality images.
Must have full knowledge of printing and related manufacturing processes and procedures, including pre-press, proofing, and paper and other materials. Ability to interact well with faculty and administrators, vendors, and other staff members at all levels.
Supervision:
Graphic Designers (2). Production Coordinator (1). Photographers (2).
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership and management experience in service-oriented, print, graphics, art design, electronic publishing, multi-media or marketing industry preferred.
• Experience with layout, typography, imagery management and Web design preferred.
Working Conditions
The position often requires some presence and commitment before 8am, after 5pm, and on weekends, both on and off campus. Some local, regional, and national travel may be required for meetings, events, and conferences. May work in all weather conditions. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
•Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ *
How many years of experience do you have in leading and directing graphic designers, photographers and/or creative services staffs?
+ None/less than 3 years
+ 3/less than 5 years
+ 5 or more years
+ *
How many years of professional experience do you have in layout, typography and imagery management?
+ None/less than 3 years
+ 3/less than 5 years
+ 5 or more years
+ *
How many years of professional experience do you have in providing graphic design support to web and/or social media design?
+ None/less than 3 years
+ 3/less than 5 years
+ 5 or more years
+ *
How many years of experience do you have in the field of print, graphics, art design, electronic publishing, multi-media, creative services, marketing industry or related field?
+ None/less than 5 years
+ 5 to 10 years
+ 10 years of more
+ *
What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree or higher
+ None of the above
+ *
How many years of professional experience do you have in working in higher education or with higher education clients?
+ None/less than 2 years
+ 2/less than 5 years
+ 5 or more years
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
+ Resume or CV
+ Cover/Interest Letter
+ Portfolio or Work Samples
+ Work Samples
Optional Documents
