Hands-On Creative Director: Graphics, Video & Social

Red Carrot; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Red Carrot is seeking a hands-on Creative Director to lead our graphics, video production, and social media creative. This role is a player-coach who will set the direction and do the work, designing, editing, and producing alongside the team.

The ideal candidate has a 10+ year track record across design, video, audio, and social/digital, with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. This on-site position offers opportunities to shape federal-focused branding and content

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, film, marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of creative experience across design, video, audio, and social/digital.
• A strong portfolio showing design, video, and social media work (required with application).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsabilités

• Translate creative briefs into creative direction across client campaigns and deliverables
• Personally design graphics, layouts, and visual assets, and lead video production from concept through final edit
• Oversee social media creative, including visual standards and platform-specific content
• Present and defend creative concepts with confidence in client and internal meetings
• Manage creative timelines, priorities, and production budgets across multiple projects
• Ensure all work complies with client brand and style guides, plain language guidance, and Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Identify and manage outside production partners (videographers, photographers, freelancers) as needed
• Support business development with proposal graphics and creative samples
• Guide and give feedback to designers, editors, and contractors

Connaissances

Creative leadership

Adobe CC proficiency

Video production

Graphic design

Communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Deadline management

Client facing

Public sector/clearance potential

Formation

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, film, marketing, or related field

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Figma

Description du poste

Red Carrot is seeking a hands-on Creative Director to lead our graphics, video production, and social media creative. This role is a player-coach who will set the direction and do the work, designing, editing, and producing alongside the team.

The ideal candidate has a 10+ year track record across design, video, audio, and social/digital, with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. This on-site position offers opportunities to shape federal-focused branding and content