Creative Director (Program Manager I)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College, located on the Northeast Campus, seeks an experienced Creative Director to lead the creative team within Marketing and Communications. The role reports to the AVP of Marketing and Communications and drives brand implementation with substantial independence.

Requirements include a master’s degree with significant leadership experience in higher education or agency settings, advanced Adobe skills (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva, and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience or an equivalent combination.
• Master’s degree with 5–10 years in advertising, branding or creative leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, plus Canva.
• Knowledge of contemporary print and production methods and vendor landscape.
• Ability to translate information and editorial content into visual communication.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop creative production staff.
• Strong presentation, consultation, written communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Knowledge of the College’s mission, programs, objectives, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative team and supervise a Senior Designer and a Designer; may supervise temporary staff.
• Plan and coordinate creative services, production schedules, and brand implementation.
• Collaborate with College leadership, the copy center, campus partners, and external vendors.
• Serve as a senior creative and brand resource across the College.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Strong presentation

Relationship management

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

Leading the Look, Voice, and Production of a College Brand. Midlands Technical College is seeking an experienced Creative Director to report to the AVP of Marketing and Communications and serve as the lead of the creative team within the Marketing and Communications Department. The Creative Director works with substantial independence and discretion in planning and coordinating creative services, production schedules, and brand implementation. The position directly supervises a Senior Designer and a Designer; may supervise temporary staff; and works closely with College leadership, campus partners, the copy center, and external vendors. The Creative Director also serves as a senior creative and brand resource across the College.

This position will be located on the Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus

Bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master’s degree and five – ten years of combined experience in an advertising agency, an in-house higher-education marketing department, institutional branding, or creative team leadership and professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, creative development, or a closely related field. 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. Ability to learn, interpret, and implement state procurement requirements. Knowledge of graphic arts principles and techniques applicable to 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 presentation, consultation, written communication, and relationship-management skills. Knowledge of the College’s mission, programs, objectives, organizational structure, and applicable policies and procedures.