Charlotte-Based Creative Services Lead — Brand Identity

Elon University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elon University in Charlotte seeks an Associate Director of Creative Services and Brand Identity to lead design across university communications in the Queens campus operations. You will drive brand consistency, mentor designers, and partner with stakeholders to translate the university’s identity into impactful visuals.

The role combines hands-on design with strategy, ensuring high-quality outputs for print and digital channels across multiple units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, art, marketing communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in graphic design, with demonstrated ability to manage projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual and production skills across platforms is required and might be used as substitute of education to assess appropriate skill mastery and esthetic qualities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Creative Services resource for Charlotte-based communications and marketing requests.
• Conceptualize, design and produce high-quality visual communications for print, digital and other platforms.
• Manage creative assignments from concept through final production, ensuring accuracy and audience-centered results.
• Develop original concepts and adapt visual systems to meet specific needs.
• Translate goals and messages into effective visual solutions.
• Maintain craftsmanship with typography, imagery and production details.
• Prepare files for print and digital production with colleagues and vendors.
• Support Charlotte needs while contributing to university-wide projects.
• Work within established workflows to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand standards

Adobe CC

Typography

Layout & print

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, art, marketing communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Elon University in Charlotte seeks an Associate Director of Creative Services and Brand Identity to lead design across university communications in the Queens campus operations. You will drive brand consistency, mentor designers, and partner with stakeholders to translate the university’s identity into impactful visuals.

The role combines hands-on design with strategy, ensuring high-quality outputs for print and digital channels across multiple units.