Creative Director Job at Aurora University
Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
Position Purpose: The Creative Director supports learning by strengthening the university’s reputation, support, and sustainability. He or she envisions and executes the university’s coordinated visual identity strategy.
Core Competencies:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
- Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
- Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
- Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Leads the ongoing evolution of the university’s visual identity.
- Evaluates trends, assesses new data, and keeps up-to-date with the latest marketing and design techniques.
- Oversees the creation of all design materials, ensuring quality and adherence to the Aurora University brand and sub brands.
- Partners with other departments in project conceptualization, creation, and production.
- Works with internal team members to implement and improve production processes, systems, and procedures.
- Serves as the primary manager of print and mailing vendors.
- Supervises internal graphic designers, the internal multimedia team, and freelance designers as needed.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required.
Experience:
- Five or more years of relevant experience.
Skills:
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent graphic design skills.
- Solid understanding of design, copy, and web practices.
- Experience executing a brand identity.
- Experience managing print processes and vendor relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to use a computer terminal.
- Ability to move about campus.
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references including name, telephone, and email address.
If you were referred by a current employee of Aurora University please include the name of the employee in your submission.
Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
jobs@aurora.edu - email
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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