Brand & Creative Lead, District Communications

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a Brand and Creative Services Manager to lead districtwide creative operations, brand standards, and production workflows supporting communications, marketing, and community engagement. You will oversee a team, asset development, and quality control to ensure accessibility and alignment with district goals.

The role requires expert design skills, strong project management, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver print, digital, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, marketing, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of annual creative services priorities and production calendars.
• Coordinate creative services support for district events, campaigns, and community engagement.
• Supervise and support the Creative Services Team.
• Design and produce print and digital materials using ADA-conscious design.
• Govern the district’s visual identity, brand standards, and templates.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Creative operations

Project management

Leadership

ADA-conscious design

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a Brand and Creative Services Manager to lead districtwide creative operations, brand standards, and production workflows supporting communications, marketing, and community engagement. You will oversee a team, asset development, and quality control to ensure accessibility and alignment with district goals.

The role requires expert design skills, strong project management, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver print, digital, and