Art Director
Art Director
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05-07-2025
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Job Description Summary
The Art Director serves as the No. 2 to the Senior Creative Director guiding a cross-functional creative team in the conception design and execution of visual materials for print and digital collateral as well as for multimedia executions. In addition to management of the team and their work in both design and project management the Art Director works closely with creative and marketing leadership in the management of the university brand as well as the schools and colleges brand positions and in support of enrollment reputation and fundraising initiatives. The Art Director helps to maintain the departments creative budget and workflow. This position is in person in Orange CA and the candidate will be expected to be in the office 3-5 days a week.
Responsibilities
Studio Management Support Supports the Senior Creative Director in the day-to-day management of the studio ensuring projects are appropriately triaged assigned and quality-controlled. Helps to ensure creative workflows are clear and seamless from creative brief to final deliverable. Works directly with Chapmans printers on jobs requiring print services. Collaborates across the department and university as needed to successfully execute projects. Supports licensing/merchandising initiatives. Creative Management Translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies. Leads the artistic development of marketing and promotional Campaigns and pieces including print and digital advertising collateral materials university publications and other assets. Develops and participates in pitch presentations as assigned. Reviews work and provide feedback to the designers to assure alignment of the work is consistent with the brand guidelines. Assumes lead on brand positions for schools and colleges. Provides creative direction for photography and video work where necessary. Has a working knowledge of UI/UX design principles and theories. Provides templates and guidelines for design team to follow. Reviews work troubleshoots and provides feedback to design team. Serves as the creative lead when the Senior Creative Director is out of the office. Team Management Supervises a team of graphic designers illustrators production artists student designers and freelance designers (in house and out of house). Develops professional development pathways with the designers to support growth. Stays abreast of all leadership/management trends and maintains best practices. Provides guidance that increases the skill set for the design team. Remains actively involved in the hiring and training creative staff. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree (or an equivalent combination of work experience and education) in design art illustration or related fields. At least five years of progressive experience in a graphic design arena with experience serving as a creative lead on projects/campaigns. Ability to work in collaborative environment. Leadership and management experience. Strong competency in building leading and influencing teams. Strong organizational skills to coordinate and track the progress of multiple jobs at a time and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem-solving skills. Self-motivated well organized assertive and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker willing to explore creative options and expand communication opportunities. Knowledge of design techniques tools and creative expression; demonstrate creativity. Expert proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and project management software. Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools. Meticulous attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse individuals at all levels both within and out of the University. Ability to learn and interpret university and department policies and procedures.
The Art Director serves as the No. 2 to the Senior Creative Director guiding a cross-functional creative team in the conception design and execution of visual materials for print and digital collateral as well as for multimedia executions. In addition to management of the team and their work in both design and project management the Art Director works closely with creative and marketing leadership in the management of the university brand as well as the schools and colleges brand positions and in support of enrollment reputation and fundraising initiatives. The Art Director helps to maintain the departments creative budget and workflow. This position is in person in Orange CA and the candidate will be expected to be in the office 3-5 days a week.
Responsibilities
Studio Management Support Supports the Senior Creative Director in the day-to-day management of the studio ensuring projects are appropriately triaged assigned and quality-controlled. Helps to ensure creative workflows are clear and seamless from creative brief to final deliverable. Works directly with Chapmans printers on jobs requiring print services. Collaborates across the department and university as needed to successfully execute projects. Supports licensing/merchandising initiatives. Creative Management Translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies. Leads the artistic development of marketing and promotional Campaigns and pieces including print and digital advertising collateral materials university publications and other assets. Develops and participates in pitch presentations as assigned. Reviews work and provide feedback to the designers to assure alignment of the work is consistent with the brand guidelines. Assumes lead on brand positions for schools and colleges. Provides creative direction for photography and video work where necessary. Has a working knowledge of UI/UX design principles and theories. Provides templates and guidelines for design team to follow. Reviews work troubleshoots and provides feedback to design team. Serves as the creative lead when the Senior Creative Director is out of the office. Team Management Supervises a team of graphic designers illustrators production artists student designers and freelance designers (in house and out of house). Develops professional development pathways with the designers to support growth. Stays abreast of all leadership/management trends and maintains best practices. Provides guidance that increases the skill set for the design team. Remains actively involved in the hiring and training creative staff. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree (or an equivalent combination of work experience and education) in design art illustration or related fields. At least five years of progressive experience in a graphic design arena with experience serving as a creative lead on projects/campaigns. Ability to work in collaborative environment. Leadership and management experience. Strong competency in building leading and influencing teams. Strong organizational skills to coordinate and track the progress of multiple jobs at a time and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem-solving skills. Self-motivated well organized assertive and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker willing to explore creative options and expand communication opportunities. Knowledge of design techniques tools and creative expression; demonstrate creativity. Expert proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and project management software. Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools. Meticulous attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse individuals at all levels both within and out of the University. Ability to learn and interpret university and department policies and procedures.
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