Creative Director at Links Global Washington DC

Links Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Links Global in Washington DC seeks an experienced Creative Director to lead a small multimedia team in publishing, printing, and mail operations for government and private clients.

Ideal candidates have 8 years managing media projects, strong design and communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, and MS Office. A degree in design or related field is required, with possible travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts, design, film and video, communications, or related field.
• 8 years experience managing media products and projects.
• 8 years experience in the arts with print, digital, and multimedia.
• Understanding multimedia process from creation to distribution.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and editorial abilities.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Final Cut Pro, MS Office, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Directs a small team of multimedia specialists and a writer/editor for publishing, printing, and mail operations.
• Plans and manages the creative process for multimedia production for government and private clients.
• Oversees art design, photography, editorial, and audiovisual products.
• Applies agency best practices in design concepts, guidelines, and branding.
• Directs art design and creates imagery for campaigns.
• Presents and sells concepts to clients.
• Ensures copyright, branding and Section 508 compliance.
• Proofreads and provides final quality control for all products.
• Manages paperwork for agency printing and publishing through the GPO.
• Participates in business development and marketing; travel may be required.

Skills

Creative direction

Team management

Multimedia production

Concept development

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts/design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Final Cut Pro

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Creative Director position at Links Global in Washington DC.

Job Description: Links Global has a great opportunity for an experienced Creative Director with 8 years of management and hands-on multimedia experience inclusive of concept development, illustration, graphic design, web development, photography, and videography. The Creative Director should be knowledgeable in key software such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and MS Office and have a degree in design or a related field. The Creative Director should have experience in managing and directing small teams of 3-5 people in the areas of publishing, printing, audiovisual, and mailing operations. Candidates should highlight any experience in communications on public health topics and government in general.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a small team of multimedia specialists and a copywriter/editor and manages creative and administrative responsibilities for a publishing, printing, and mail operations unit
• Plans and manages the creative process in its entirety while performing an array of multimedia production activities to support communication programs for a variety of government and private sector clients.
• Primary functions include planning, coordination, managing, implementation and evaluation of art design, graphic design, photography, editorial, and audiovisual products and services.
• Applies agency and industry best practices in design concepts, guidelines, and practices
• Directs art design and creates imagery for a variety of campaigns.
• Presents and sells concepts to clients
• Create multimedia designs around general subject assignments.
• Ensures deliverables comply with copyright, trademark laws, branding guidelines, and Section 508 requirements
• Proofread and provide final quality control for all products
• Manage all paperwork and processes for the agency in printing and publishing through the GPO
• Participates in company-wide business development and marketing activities. The position may require occasional domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in arts, design, film and video, communications, or a related field
• 8 years experience in managing media products and projects
• 8 years experience in the arts with well-rounded knowledge in print, digital, and multimedia
• Understanding all aspects of the multimedia process, from creation, and design to distribution
• Demonstrated ability to work tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments, and work well with other interdisciplinary teams
• Proven record of customer satisfaction, detailed oriented and extremely organized
• Exceptional communication and writing and editorial ability
• Experience using: Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, MS Office, and project management software

Candidates must provide work samples of multimedia projects via web.

A federal suitability investigation is required.