Art Director for Advancement

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking an Art Director for Advancement to lead visual branding across print, digital, social media and web, directing assets from concept to completion while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and budget.

The role focuses on advancement projects such as development, donor services, annual gifts and alumni, coordinating with designers, photographers and videographers to deliver compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or equivalent work experience in print media publications.

Responsibilities

• Directs and plans overall look and style of projects using photographs, art and design.
• Ensures projects meet budget and brand guidelines and prepares production files.
• Designs for print, digital, social media, web and other media; coordinates with assets and vendors.
• Interfaces with clients and teammates to present concepts and incorporate feedback.

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or art and work experience in graphic arts for print media publications

Job description

Art Director for Advancement

Full Time

JR-10411

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs, plans, develops and implements the overall look and style of assigned projects by determining how best to represent a concept visually though photographs, art and design. Insures projects meet budget requirements and comply with marketing and brand guidelines. Executes creation of assets for print, digital, social media, web and other media as needed from conception to completion. Prepares specifications for vendor quotes and files for production. The Art Director for Advancement focus primarily on projects in these main areas: Advancement; Development; Annual Gifts; Donor Services; and Alumni.

JOB DUTIES:

• 15% - Project Management: Monitors assigned project through all phases of development and production and suggests changes or improvements as needed in order to adhere to time and budget constraints before final production. Documents progress of assigned tasks in project management platforms, launches and manages proof approval workflows to traffic designs internally and externally as needed.
• 30% - Production: Executes production tasks using a variety of hardware and software from conception to completion of an assigned project. Writes specifications for project production as needed. Prepares files for production and checks vendors pre-production proofs. Prepares files for USPS mailing. Assembles graphic animations, digital assets and short form video for social media and digital signage as needed. Prepares and tests digital assets for social/web/email use as needed to ensure files display properly and meet accessibility compliance and compatibility standards.
• 50% - Art Direction & Design: Designs projects for print, digital, social media, web and other media as needed using a variety of software applications. Creates a strong visual presentation that communicates the desired message and marketing efforts of the client, supports the goals of the University, and complies with brand guidelines. Coordinates with other Marcom staff to acquire needed assets: writing; illustrations; photography; and video. Directs and advises other designers, programmers, photographers, videographers on visual execution of concept.
• 5% - Pitching & Presenting: Interfaces with the clients and teammates to present ideas and solutions, offer background and explanation of the concept and advise on possible executions. Takes client feedback.

JOB CODE:

BG13

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in graphic arts or art and work experience in graphic arts for print media publications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 40% Walk or move about: 10% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80% Recognize or inspect visually: 75% Extends hands or arms in any direction: 10% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 70%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight travel: 5%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$52,100 - $56,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 3, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.