Creative Director (Program Manager I)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 91 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Midlands Technical College is seeking a Creative Director (Program Manager I) to define and sustain the college brand through coordinated creative direction and production planning. You will guide Look, Voice, and Production, working with the AVP of Marketing and Communications and partnering with leadership, campus teams, the copy center, and external vendors to ensure consistent brand rollout.

You will lead a Senior Designer and a Designer, manage schedules, and ensure timely delivery of

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree; 5+ years of experience in relevant leadership roles.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply state procurement requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) plus Canva.
• Knowledge of contemporary print and production methods and vendor landscape.
• Knowledge of graphic arts principles for publications, marketing materials, and visual presentations.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Look, Voice, and Production of the College Brand.
• Report to the AVP of Marketing and Communications and supervise the creative team.
• Plan and coordinate creative services, production schedules, and brand implementation with independence.
• Directly supervise a Senior Designer and a Designer; may supervise temporary staff.
• Collaborate with college leadership, campus partners, and external vendors.
• Serve as a senior creative and brand resource across the College.

Connaissances

Leadership

Brand management

Communication

Visual storytelling

Formation

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Description du poste

As the Creative Director (Program Manager I), you will help define and sustain the Midlands Technical College brand through coordinated creative direction, production planning, and consistent implementation across campus. You will work within the Marketing and Communications Department, serving as a senior creative and brand resource while partnering with college leadership, campus teams, the copy center, and external vendors.

About the Role

This position leads the Look, Voice, and Production of the college’s brand and oversees creative services that support brand rollout. Reporting to the AVP of Marketing and Communications, you will provide leadership to the creative team and ensure brand implementation is planned, scheduled, and delivered with accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Look, Voice, and Production of a College Brand.
• Report to the AVP of Marketing and Communications and serve as lead for the creative team within Marketing and Communications.
• Plan and coordinate creative services, production schedules, and brand implementation with substantial independence and discretion.
• Directly supervise a Senior Designer and a Designer.
• May supervise temporary staff.
• Collaborate with college leadership, campus partners, the copy center, and external vendors.
• Serve as a senior creative and brand resource across the College.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply state procurement requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including inDesign, Photoshop, and illustrator) plus Canva.
• Knowledge of contemporary print and production methods and the vendor landscape for standard print, large-format, apparel, promotional products, and related services.
• Knowledge of graphic arts principles and techniques for publications, marketing materials, and visual presentations.
• Ability to translate information and editorial content into effective visual communication.
• Ability to organize complex workloads, establish priorities, solve production problems, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop creative production staff.
• Strong skills in presentation, consultation, written communication, and relationship management.
• Knowledge of the College’s mission, programs, objectives, organizational structure, and applicable policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Master’s degree and five to ten years combined experience in an advertising agency, in-house higher-education marketing department, institutional branding, or in creative team leadership and professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, creative development, or a closely related field.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite (inDesign, Photoshop, illustrator)
• Canva

Location: Richland County, SC (onsite). Compensation: USD 90,500 - 98,500 per year.