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Director of Creative and Digital Services

Job Description

Job Title

Director of Creative and Digital Services

Job Description

Join Our Team as the Creative and Digital Services Director at Mendoza College of Business
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for storytelling, design, and digital innovation? The Mendoza College of Business is seeking an exceptional Creative and Digital Services Director to elevate our brand, inspire a talented team, and shape how our College connects with diverse audiences. If you’re ready to lead bold creative strategies and make an impact at one of the world’s premier business schools, we want to hear from you!

Why This Role is Exciting

  • Leadership That Inspires: Guide a team of forward-thinking creators, empowering them to push boundaries and deliver innovative solutions across web, print, and digital platforms.
  • Strategic Impact: Shape the Mendoza brand, directly influencing how our story is told through compelling designs, impactful messaging, and exceptional user experiences.
  • Creative Freedom: Collaborate with internal and external partners to dream big and execute campaigns that drive engagement, amplify events, and showcase Mendoza’s excellence.
  • Dynamic Environment: Be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge design, technology, and marketing strategies that resonate with a sophisticated, global audience.
  • University-Wide Advocacy: Represent the College’s strategic goals across the University, driving alignment and consistency in branding and messaging.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and Create: Supervise and collaborate with a talented marketing and brand team to design assets like event displays, social media graphics, digital signage, SWAG, and more.
  • Elevate Digital Strategy: Oversee the design evolution, user experience, and project management of the Mendoza College website.
  • Innovate Big Ideas: Spearhead creative strategies for campaigns and events, ensuring that all initiatives align with brand standards and business goals.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with writers, analysts, social media experts, paid media specialists, and external vendors to develop integrated campaigns.
  • Drive Process Excellence: Establish efficient workflows that prioritize creativity, innovation, and results while meeting deadlines and budgets.
  • Be a Strategic Partner: Advise senior leadership and serve as an advocate for Mendoza’s vision and strategic priorities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You have a natural eye for design and the leadership skills to inspire a team of diverse talents.
  • You’re a proven problem solver, skilled at translating complex ideas into impactful visual storytelling.
  • Your portfolio is a testament to your ability to create cohesive, compelling campaigns across multiple channels, from web to social media to print.
  • You’re as comfortable collaborating with creatives as you are consulting with senior leaders on high-level strategy.
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to balance creativity with meeting deadlines and budgets.



Why Mendoza?

At Mendoza College of Business, you’ll find a culture of collaboration, innovation, and purpose. You’ll join a community that values creativity, professional growth, and making a difference in the world.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and lead a team that’s redefining what it means to connect through design, apply now! Be sure to include your portfolio (web link or PDF) to showcase your amazing work.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a similar field
  • 8 – 10 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency and experience in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives
  • Advanced knowledge in graphic design including the completion of projects in high pressure deadlines
  • Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite; Collaborative team player who can contribute to both the skills and the culture of the Marketing and Brand Department
  • Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print; Knowledge of website projects, such as design strategy and brand alignment
  • Proven ability to develop successful concepts that achieve business objectives; Strong creative vision and an ability to execute (design) with an eye on business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in graphic design, advertising, marketing or business
  • Experience as a high-performing copywriter, graphic designer, or production artist with a standard of excellence
  • Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction
  • An understanding of higher education audiences with an emphasis on the business landscape
  • Five or more years as a creative or digital media director in an agency or corporate setting

Special Instructions to Applicants

A portfolio (either web link or PDF) is required to be considered for this position. Please attach to the required documents optional 1.

Department

MGP Marketing & Enrollment Ops (34011)

Department Website

mendoza.nd.edu

Family / Sub-Family

Communications & Marketing / Marketing

Career Stream/Level

M 2 Manager

Department Hiring Pay Range

$95,000-$130,000

Pay ID

Semi-Monthly

FLSA Status

S1 - FT Exempt

Job Category

Administrator/Professional

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule: Hours/Week

M-F, 8-5

Schedule: # of months

12

Job Posting Date (Campus)

11/21/2024

Job Posting Date (Public)

11/21/2024

Job Closing Date

12/05/2024

Posting Type

Open To All Applicants

Posting Number

S251591

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36484

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