Creative Manager - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The
Creative Manager will produce creative designs for integrated, multi-platform use across the Karsh Institute's digital and print media ecosystem as well as visuals that effectively communicate strategic intent.

The
Creative Manager will serve as the creative lead for projects across the Institute, including its labs and partner initiatives, establishing a distinct Institute brand identity in alignment with the University's visual identity ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Creative Strategy and Implementation_
Leads and implements creative strategy and design across the Institute.
Develops a distinct brand identity system for the Institute that builds from and aligns with UVA's visual identity ecosystem.
In collaboration with the Associate Director of Content and Marketing, oversees implementation of the Institute's brand identity system.
Oversees the development, distribution, and maintenance of brand assets including logos, brand art, templates, and usage guidelines.
Develops and oversees creative project intake and systems to track project components, production timelines, and vendor relations and ensures adherence to schedules, project specifications, and budget limitations.
Stays up to date on creative industry trends and emerging technologies.
Relationship Management _
Meets with internal clients to identify graphic needs, establish roles and timelines for graphic design projects, and design and produce creative content for clients.
Employs and provides internal guidance on the University's graphics standards, techniques, methods, and style guides.
Develops relationships with creative staff across the University.
Manages relations with external design and print vendors.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in visual design, digital arts or related field, or equivalent professional experience required.
Minimum five years of design experience, including branding, visual identity, web and digital design, and print design required.
Proficiency with Apple OS, Adobe Creative Suite including After-Effects and Sketch.
Portfolio that demonstrates a range of design deliverables across media and a high level of creativity in generating original design concepts within an established visual identity system.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, highvolume environment.
Positive orientation to feedback and continuous learning.
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations to achieve shared objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences and consider diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives when making decisions.
Photography and/or video production experience a plus.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Anticipated hiring range will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit

This position will remain open until filled. Review of Applicants will begin on May 15, 2024. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

CV
Cover letter
Design portfolio

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.