Penn State Alumni Association: Creative Director

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

260d • $68,200 - $102,300

About The Position

The Creative Director for the Penn State Alumni Association is responsible for bringing the creative vision of the Association's brand to life through visually compelling, accessible and dynamic design. This includes the direction and development of all creative assets including the Association's digital website presence, membership and philanthropic solicitations, event promotions, advertisements and merchandise.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of experience in multimedia design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrable experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability to succeed on cross-functional, fast-paced teams with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Link to a digital portfolio for review.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of the Penn State Alumni Association visual identity across projects and platforms including envisioning, designing, and production of digital, print, and promotional materials from concept to completion, ensuring quality and accessibility for target audiences.
• Collaboration with content authors to ensure solutions reflect overall strategic mission.
• Management and compliance of the Association's brand visual identity including advancing brand visual identity guidelines, style guides, templates and processes for use by Association staff, and Affiliate Groups (including student groups).
• Collaboration in the creative direction of video and photography.
• Supervision of junior designers (which may include interns) including, prioritizing, assigning, and managing creative vision from concept to completion.
• Maintain working relationships with a variety of vendors that support printing, photography, graphic design, and promotions for the Association.

Benefits

• Salary range: $68,200.00 - $102,300.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree