Senior Director, Creative (Higher Education / University Branding)

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) | Full-TimeAbout the RoleA private, global research university with world-class areas of excellence is seeking a Senior Director, Creative to lead its Creative Services and Design Teams within University Communications and Marketing. This role plays a major part in evolving the university's brand as the institution continues to grow as a leader in academics and research.The ideal candidate has strong artistic talents, experience with large-scale brand design, embraces design thinking, and has led teams of creative professionals. The position operates on a hybrid schedule with four days per week on campus.What the Role CoversCollaborating across the department, division, executive leadership, and other campus constituents on a regular basisEvolving the strategic vision of the university brandDefining design and image criteria of the university's official identity system while designing publications, websites, videos, and other creative elementsDriving innovation in creative execution, user experience, marketing tactics, workflows, and organizational structureEnsuring brand integrity is present across all facets of the user experienceProviding leadership, creative direction, and inspiration to the creative services and design teamsPushing creativity and exploring new ways to craft unique solutions that reflect and evolve the brandStaying current with the competitive landscape, emerging trends, and metrics to inform workWorking with campus units on strategies, solutions, and executions to meet their marketing objectivesQualificationsBachelor's degree required; master's degree preferredAt least 10 years of experience leading creative teamsExperience managing and leading othersExperience with graphic design and brandingStrong experience with Adobe Creative SuiteStrong conceptual and design thinking with ability to build campaigns that build brandsIdeas-led, multi-channel portfolio of work spanning graphic design, environmental and event graphics, print collateral, digital advertising, video storytelling and campaigns, and social media design and video assetsProven leadership acumen with demonstrated relationship-building abilityExcellent oral and written communication skillsMust be currently legally authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available)Additional DetailsBenefits include comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions; tuition benefits; ample paid time off and observed holidays; life and accidental death and disability insurance; a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass; access to a Family Concierge Team for childcare navigation; and fitness center access. Portfolios are highly encouraged with applications.To ApplyVisit Mediabistro for full details and application instructions.