DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE STRATEGY & SERVICES

The University of Oklahoma Foundation; Norman (OK); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Oklahoma Foundation seeks a Director of Creative Strategy & Services to lead the Foundation’s visual identity across print, digital and video. You will guide a multidisciplinary in-house team to translate university goals into cohesive campaigns that engage alumni and donors.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 7–10 years of creative leadership, and expertise in brand strategy and modern design trends.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related creative field.
• 7–10 years progressive creative experience in agency, corporate, or higher ed.
• 3–5 years leading multidisciplinary creative teams (designers, writers, video producers).

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic vision, artistic direction and operational leadership for the Foundation’s visual identity across media.
• Translate institutional goals into compelling visual campaigns for alumni, donors and brand channels.
• Oversee a in-house creative team of designers, writers, photographers and multimedia producers.

Conocimientos

Brand strategy

Art direction

Team leadership

Creativity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Descripción del empleo

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DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE STRATEGY & SERVICES

Communications Full Time Management Four Partners Place Norman, OK, US 1 Attachments

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing & Communications, the Director of Creative Strategy & Services provides strategic vision, artistic direction and operational leadership for the Foundation’s visual identity across all media channels. This leader oversees an in-house creative team of designers, writers, photographers and multimedia producers. The Director translates institutional goals – such as alumni engagement, donor acquisition, retention, stewardship – into compelling, award-winning visual campaigns. This role ensures that all communications across colleges, athletics and administrative units present a unified, cohesive and modern university brand.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a closely related creative field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive creative experience in an advertising agency, corporate marketing department, or higher education MarCom unit. Including at least 3–5 years managing and leading multidisciplinary creative teams (designers, writers, video producers).
• A robust professional portfolio that demonstrates excellence in brand strategy, art direction and conceptual campaign execution across print, digital, and video platforms.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Deep knowledge of user-centric design principles, responsive web design and digital marketing trends.
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and collaborative design tools (Figma).
• Prior experience navigating the complex, decentralized stakeholder environment of a major research university or large public institution.

SALARY RANGE:

• Commensurate with experience.

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