Senior Manager, Creative

The Woodruff Arts Center • Atlanta, GA

106d • $85,000

About The Position

The Senior Creative is responsible for leading creative production and design across consumer-facing platforms, thereby enhancing the High Museum of Art’s standing as a 21st-century museum and design icon in the city of Atlanta. As a key contributor to shaping and maintaining the Museum’s brand and visual identity, the Senior Creative will work as part of the Communications and Marketing team while collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify needs and produce visually compelling and well-designed assets. This role requires a creative leader with a strong understanding of both traditional and digital advertising landscapes.

Requirements

• Minimum ten years of work experience in creative management and graphic design.
• Supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related area of study - preferred but not required.
• Thorough understanding of the creative process.
• Budget management experience.
• Photography experience - preferred but not required.
• UX/UI experience/understanding - preferred but not required.
• Art or Art History background or museum background - preferred but not required.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Exemplary design and creative skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment in a calm and efficient manner.
• High level of self-direction and self-motivation.
• Ability to set priorities and solve practical problems with minimal supervision.
• Dynamic use of typography, grids, layouts, color, shapes, and imagery.
• Experience developing strategy and visual identities for marketing campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of production methods.
• Attention to detail while being a creative thinker.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity to adapt to ever-changing project types and requirements.
• Up to date on current trends in design, art, culture, and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Photography experience.
• UX/UI experience/understanding.
• Art or Art History background or museum background.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the artistic direction of the High Museum, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual identity across all consumer-facing platforms and initiatives.
• Create innovative campaigns and design executions that stand out in the marketplace and embrace cultural relevance, while reinforcing connection to the museum’s mission.
• Conceive and design a wide range of impactful visuals and effective campaigns across various platforms, from advertising to member magazine to sponsorship materials.
• Serve as the chief steward of the museum’s brand, ensuring that all creative materials adhere to the museum's brand guidelines and reflect its artistic vision, maintaining consistency across all communication channels.
• Spearhead rollout of new brand identity, integrating visual design and verbal facility with the museum’s audience engagement strategies.
• Regularly conduct cross-departmental audits to ensure brand guidelines are being met and develop templates to facilitate adherence from various stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior creative team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to team members, helping them achieve their individual and collective goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Exhibition Design to ensure seamless integration, integrated house style and united aesthetic vision.
• Lead and manage the team and workflow of the Creative Services department.
• Establish and maintain standards of creative excellence and timeliness, working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve goals.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life and AD&D
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 403b (with employer match!)
• Financial Wellness Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (including your birthday!)
• Discounts and complimentary offers to visit the High Museum, Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
• Corporate Urban Sitter membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees