Creative Director

2 weeks ago

Athens GA United States The University of Georgia Full time
Posting Number: S12233P

Working Title: Creative Director

Department: DAR-Communications

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department: Division of Development and Alumni RelationsThe Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.Development and Alumni Relations' Office of CommunicationsCall us DARCOMM. We proudly serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Development & Alumni Relations division (DAR) at the University of Georgia. Twice a year, we plan. The rest of the time, we design mailers, build websites, write, film, photograph, tweet, and a lot more. Collaboration is how we do our best work. White-boarding and idea-bouncing get us going. Data and analytics teach us how to do better next time. We love to learn from one another. We often partner with the Marketing & Communications division and build templates and tools to help all schools, colleges, and units with development and alumni relations. We streamline. And dot-connect. And always do our best to consider our audiences' perspectives. We are always searching for new ways - more creative ways - to reach our alumni and donors. To help our division achieve its mission and help every DAR unit achieve its goals.

College/Unit/Department website: and and

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: 8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary: $75,000+ Commensurate qualifications and experience

Posting Date: 06/12/2024

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 08/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

Classification Title: Assoc/Asst Director, Subdivision/Unit AD

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graphic Design degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of previous graphic design experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 3 years' experience developing brand strategy and working within brand guidelines
  • At least 3 years' experience supervising and coaching staff
  • Attention to detail a must
  • At least one year of experience working with print and promotional item vendors
  • At least 3 years professional experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Comfortable receiving feedback and staying solution-focused
  • Experience with building motion graphics in After Affects a plus
  • Experience with video editing in Premiere Pro a plus
  • Knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or other web programming a plus

Position Summary: This position is the driving creative force behind the Division of Development & Alumni Relations Communications team (DARCOMM). This employee leads a sub-team within the DARCOMM department within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) and reports to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.

This position guides creative strategy and development for all major initiatives for DAR and provides art direction for major division programs and priorities while also coaching a team of designers to do the same. This position is responsible for managing all design resources, including both staff and freelance designers. The employee develops and manages an efficient process that both ensures colleagues get their design projects completed in a timely manner.

The position provides style guides for all related projects, enabling great efficiency in the work and making the work more streamlined and effective.

This position ensures all DAR's work complies with the visual identity and branding of the University of Georgia as well was the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. The employee develops word marks that accompany the UGA logo to identify and brand specific units within Development & Alumni Relations for specific programs and events. This includes working with the Creative Design Specialists to set rules for the usage of these branding elements to ensure a consistent look and feel. In addition, this position helps brainstorm new communication strategies and tactics to make the work of DAR more effective.

This position is critical to help the division of Development & Alumni Relations create and implement a consistent, branded communication plan. This helps to ensure that alumni and donors recognize UGA communication instantly, and it makes our communication more effective.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
  • Effective supervisory skills
  • Self-starter, takes initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Must manage time and adhere to deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate with others and enlist buy-in from different groups
  • Exemplary communications skills (both written and verbal)
  • Organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding customer service
  • Must have expert-level experience in creative design and strategy including branding, color theory, and typography
  • Knowledge of the design/printing process; experience working with print shops
  • Must be thoroughly fluent with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Must have experience with video production and editing
  • Experience with image/photo editing and retouching required
  • Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia
  • Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct
  • Knowledge of current industry trends and best practices
Additional Division Expectations:
  • Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
  • Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands:
  • Work in a standard office environment . click apply for full job details

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