Director of Design & Multimedia Strategy

Johnson & Wales University • Providence, RI

7d • $105,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides strategic direction and oversight to the graphic design, visual identity and multimedia departments, producing high-quality print, digital, video and photography assets that advance the university's marketing and communication goals while enforcing the university’s graphic and editorial standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in visual, print, and/or digital content management or other related experience

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements a graphic design, visual identity and multimedia strategy
• Creates and implements video strategy for digital channels
• Produces print, environmental and digital communications that enhance the university's external image
• Directs the development of creative content and communication strategies, including channel selection, delivery methods, and communication schedules, to effectively engage target audiences
• Oversees the design of key university marketing assets such as website, e-mail, social media campaigns, print materials and environmental graphics on campus
• Manages the planning and execution of departmental projects to maintain the timely, efficient and effective delivery of creative assets and communications
• Reviews visual content to maintain compliance with university and federal accessibility standards while designing and creating for a public audience
• Maintains the university's graphic and brand standards by keeping them up to date and seeks opportunities to create efficiency through the creation of templates for use in the university community
• Maintains current graphic standards and develops accessible design tools and templates that support effective and consistent communication throughout the university community
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus, and department policies and procedures
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• paid holidays
• sick time
• vacation time
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• educational assistance benefits
• an employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director