Creative Director

Position DetailsPosition InformationRecruitment/Posting TitleCreative DirectorJob CategoryStaff & Executive - Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations/CommunicationsDepartmentUniv Communications &MarketingOverviewRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Creative Director for the University Communications and Marketing department.Among the key duties of the position are the following:• Handles the strategy and production of marketing communication materials and leads the graphic design, photography, and digital media creation within University Communications and Marketing.• Defines the creative approach for editorial and graphic elements, sets goals, makes assignments, reviews creative solutions, and designs assets.• Generates ideas and provides a creative vision for the unit.• Leads the development of a thoughtful, strategic, and consistent brand presentation.• Oversees the production of a portfolio of related creative content.• Works directly with members of the creative team along with others across the department and university to apply skills and knowledge of the latest trends in creative execution and design.• Leads the development of outstanding content for the web, social media, video, photo, and print that effectively engages target audiences to achieve established goals.• Handles for the tempo and quality of the work produced by the creative team, and often works directly with university stakeholders to generate a broad range of marketing communication materials, collateral, design work and other products as needed.• Handles hiring, training, and motivating informed and engaged creative staff, and looks for ways to support their creativity and cultivate their professional development.• Creates synergies across the university to identify strategic and purposeful implementations of visual design and messaging.Position StatusFull TimeHours Per WeekDaily Work ShiftDayWork ArrangementFLSAExemptGrade08Position SalaryAnnual Minimum Salary104995.00Annual Mid Range Salary132896.00Annual Maximum Salary160796.00Standard Hours37.50Union DescriptionAdmin Assembly (MPSC)Payroll DesignationABPBenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.Seniority UnitTerms of AppointmentStaff - 12 monthPosition Pension EligibilityQualificationsMinimum Education and Experience• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, fine art, graphic design, or experience in a relevant field.• Eight (8) years of experience in creative design as part of a complex organization.• Experience should include three (3) years of management experience.Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Strong understanding of industry trends and creative tools as well as experience managing creative teams.• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and project-management skills.• Ability to work well with all types of people at all levels of the institution• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Expert-level experience with and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.• Portfolio of creative work.• Ability to be a creative, strategic thinker and proven problem-solver.• Ability to collaborate with others.• Ability to work autonomously and as a team member and team leader.• Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and able to manage workload to meet deadlines.• Demonstrated track record of producing creative materials that have met his/her organization's strategic goals and effectively conveyed key messages to target audiences.Preferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment• Must effectively manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities.• Works some evening and weekend hours when required.• Occasionally uses personal vehicle for inter campus travel.Special ConditionsPosting DetailsPosting Number24ST1931Posting Open Date08/12/2024Special Instructions to ApplicantsRegional CampusRutgers University-New BrunswickHome Location CampusCollege Ave (RU-New Brunswick)CityNew BrunswickStateNJLocation DetailsPre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization RequirementsUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement