Brand and Creative Services Manager

TITLE:Brand and Creative Services Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communications digital media marketing or related field
• Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design branding creative operations communications marketing or related field required including at least three years of supervisory experience
• Licensure or Certification: N/A

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

1. Advanced knowledge of graphic design branding visual communications and creative services management principles.
2. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign along with knowledge of current digital design and content production tools.
3. Knowledge of ADA-conscious design practices accessibility standards and audience-centered communication strategies across print and digital platforms.
4. Ability to lead complex creative projects manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks manage time effectively and proven ability to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to develop maintain and enforce district brand standards visual identity systems templates and communication guidelines.
7. Ability to review and approve communication materials for quality consistency accessibility accuracy and alignment with district objectives.
8. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
9. Knowledge of communication campaigns marketing strategies enrollment initiatives and public engagement practices.
10. Ability to support district marketing enrollment recruitment public relations community engagement and special events through strategic visual communications brand-aligned creative development and production of print digital and environmental graphics.
11. Ability to manage relationships with vendors printers freelancers and production partners while supporting responsible use of department resources and budgets.
12. Effective written and oral communication and presentation techniques.
13. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment maintain confidentiality and foster positive working relationships with students staff and the public.
14. Maintain valid drivers license with a driving record that aligns with the districts motor vehicle record requirement while employed.

1. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
4. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Brand and Creative Services Manager leads districtwide creative operations brand standards and production workflows supporting communications marketing and community engagement while overseeing team operations asset development and quality control to ensure alignment with district goals accessibility requirements and a consistent trusted public presence. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lead the development of annual creative services priorities and production calendars aligned with district communication enrollment and strategic initiatives and oversee the planning prioritization and execution of creative services projects including project intake workflow production schedules and timelines while coordinating cross-functional efforts to support districtwide communications marketing and engagement initiatives.
2. Lead creative planning and coordinate creative services support for district events ceremonies campaigns and community engagement initiatives by managing visual assets signage displays environmental graphics event branding and production timelines to ensure consistent high-quality participant experience.
3. Supervise evaluate and support the Creative Services Team to ensure effective performance and training.
4. Serve as a liaison between the Director of Communications Marketing and Public Affairs and the Creative Services Team to support effective communication collaboration and execution of district priorities.
5. Design and produce print and digital communication materials using ADA-conscious design
6. Support district marketing enrollment recruitment public relations and community engagement initiatives through strategic visual communication brand-aligned creative
7. Govern the districts visual identity brand standards templates graphic guidelines digital asset libraries and creative resources while ensuring consistency across district communication materials and platforms.
8. Review and approve creative materials prior to publication or distribution to ensure brand consistency quality standards accessibility and alignment with district objectives.
9. Coordinate relationships with external vendors printers freelancers and production partners while supporting efficient use of department resources and project budgets
10. Monitor emerging trends and best practices in graphic design branding digital communications accessibility and creative services management.
11. Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations seminars course work and collaboration.
12. Complete other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Communications Marketing and Public Affairs

REPORTS TO:Director of Communications Marketing and Public Affairs

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: Specialist
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

CALENDAR: 12 Month / 8.0 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working Conditions:Constant Inside working conditions Occasional Outside and extremes of temperature/humidity.

Frequent: Standing Walking Sitting Telephone Computer.

Occasional: Bending/stooping Reaching/pushing/pulling Climbing stairs Driving Lifting 20 pounds carrying 20 feet.

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: JL

Date: 7/31/2026

Required Experience:

Manager