Creative Director | Vassar College - Military Veterans

Vassar College Creative Director Department: Communications Office Duration of Position: Full year / Full time Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator Posting Date: 02/24/2025 Union Representation: Not Applicable Posting Number: AS585P Pay Rate: Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $110,900-$144,200. When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. About Vassar College Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape . Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups. Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes: 22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisors approval. 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day. A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs. Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan. Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs. 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/ New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck. Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/ Position Summary and Responsibilities The Creative Director advances Vassars mission, vision, values, and goals by championing and shepherding projects related to Vassars brand and the visual representation of that brand in the world. They are a client-oriented consultative partner and insightful creative who will take on an ambitious portfolio of projects and engage and inspire colleagues across and beyond the campus. This crucial position will be a part of the core team responsible for elevating and amplifying Vassars narrative. Responsibilities: Guide big-picture design strategy and visual vocabulary by building on the existing foundation and working in partnership with the vice president and key colleagues. Cultivate relationships with partners across the Vassar community to support cohesive design for strategic multi-channel storytelling. Encourage brand-aligned boundary pushing and modernization; strive to reach audiences hearts and heads with work that is human, relatable, memorable-and goal-driven. Skillfully supervise designers, content creators, vendors, freelancers and staff focused on comms operations with an eye to nurturing creativity, using resources effectively, and fulfilling the goals of every project. Embrace and model a consultative approach to partnering with clients to meet organizational and individual needs while maintaining institutional standards. Facilitate efficient project execution. Oversee department budgets and expenditures responsibly. Maintain a portfolio of full scope high-level designs projects. Qualifications Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Minimum of 5 to 7 years as a creative director, art director, design director, or senior designer. A strategic approach to every project: bringing exceptional creative vision to achieve goals through compelling designs. 5+ years of cross-platform work - print, web, social, and integrated campaigns. Experience working as a systems thinker who is proficient in project management, possesses keen attention to detail and has the ability to rapidly prioritize (and re-prioritize) work. Knowledge of UX best practices and how they relate to accessibility standards and responsive-mobile-first designs. Genuine respect for and the ability to promote inclusive communities. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to address issues in a professional manner and with a positive attitude. Proficiency with technology to support the breadth of expertise of this role including content management systems, content engagement analytics, email-marketing platforms, project management and communication tools. Expert knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: Direct management of a creative team. Bachelors degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related fields. Experience working in a decentralized environment. Agency experience. Experience in higher education. Experience setting the design direction for an organization. Experience using Asana, Mailchimp, Slack, or equivalent systems is a plus. Special Instructions to Applicants To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820. For full consideration applicants should apply by: All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4341 . Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-894e5d9ee3ab2d4ca24903664c5bec34