Manager of Creative Services

Agency

Department

The Manager of Creative Services leads the universitys creative services function overseeing the development and execution of visual communications branding initiatives multimedia content and creative campaigns that advance Prairie View A&M Universitys strategic goals. Serving as both a strategic creative leader and a hands-on contributor this position is responsible for developing original creative concepts and personally designing a wide range of marketing and communications materials. The Manager oversees creative operations ensures brand consistency across all platforms and provides leadership for design photography videography digital content and collateral production. This role actively contributes to the creation of print and digital assets collaborates with stakeholders across the institution and delivers innovative high-quality creative solutions that elevate the universitys visibility engagement and reputation.

The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Creative Strategy Branding Visual Identity & Design Production: Develop and execute creative strategies that support institutional priorities and marketing objectives; serve as a lead graphic designer for university marketing and communications initiatives; create and design a wide range of collateral including brochures publications advertisements event materials presentations social media graphics digital assets and promotional materials; contribute to the development and evolution of the universitys visual identity; ensure consistency and excellence in the application of brand standards across all communications. This position is expected to produce asignificantvolumeofcreativeworkandserveasaprimary designer on majorinstitutionalprojectsusinginnovativedesignandvisualstorytellingtechniquesto enhance audience engagement and strengthen brand awareness.
• Creative Project Management & Production: Manage creative projects from concept through completion across print digital social media video web and environmental communications; establish project timelines priorities and workflows; coordinate internal and external creative resources to ensure projects are completed on time within scope and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Team Leadership & Creative Direction: Provide leadership supervision and mentorship to creative staff freelancers and vendors; establish performance expectations and promote professional development; facilitate creative reviews and brainstorming sessions; provide creative direction and quality assurance for all visual communications and design deliverables.
• Multimedia Content Development & Storytelling: Oversee photography videography graphic design and multimedia production projects; collaborate with content creators and communications staff to develop compelling visual storytelling assets; ensure content aligns with institutional messaging and audience engagement goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Client Services: Partner with academic and administrative units to identify communication needs and develop effective creative solutions; serve as a strategic advisor on creative best practices; maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external partners to ensure exceptional service and successful project outcomes.
• Innovation Tends & Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in design marketing and creative services; evaluate and implement process improvements that increase efficiency effectiveness and creative impact; contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in n Marketing Communications Public Relations or closely related field.
• Five years of related experience in graphic design web development print and electronic media marketing or related field.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
• Knowledge of print processing equipment.
• Knowledge of graphic design.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creative project management and team leadership.
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful creative campaigns and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Proficiency in design software and digital marketing tools.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve problems.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.