Creative Director: Visual Storytelling & Brand Strategy

Sea Research Foundation, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Supplemental Insurances

401(k)

Job summary

Sea Research Foundation, Inc. seeks a Creative Director to lead Mystic Aquarium’s visual storytelling across video, design, and multimedia.

You will develop and maintain a cohesive brand, guide creative strategy, and supervise a team of professionals delivering high‑quality content for social, digital, print, and events. The role requires hands-on production and a strong portfolio, with experience in mission‑driven organizations and nonprofit branding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, design, marketing or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–7+ years of professional experience in creative production, video, or multimedia fields.
• 2–3 years of leadership experience supervising creative professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative voice across Mystic Aquarium’s marketing channels.
• Direct video strategy from concept to production and delivery.
• Oversee graphic design for ads, web, signage, and campaigns.
• Develop social-focused concepts for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other platforms.
• Mentor and develop a team of video and graphic design professionals.
• Manage creative production budgets and external vendors.

Skills

Creative leadership

Video production

Brand development

Adobe CC

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in film/video production or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Sea Research Foundation, Inc. seeks a Creative Director to lead Mystic Aquarium’s visual storytelling across video, design, and multimedia.

You will develop and maintain a cohesive brand, guide creative strategy, and supervise a team of professionals delivering high‑quality content for social, digital, print, and events. The role requires hands-on production and a strong portfolio, with experience in mission‑driven organizations and nonprofit branding.