Head of Creative Technologies & AI Experiences

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia seeks a Director of Creative Technologies to lead design, development, and AI-enabled production of innovative digital experiences that support fundraising and engagement. This role requires fluency in front-end tech, creative craft, and leadership across university units.

Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, the position blends design, development, and responsible AI adoption to shape UVA’s storytelling and audience reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience required.
• Licensure: None.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds custom interactive experiences end-to-end from concept through code and delivery.
• Manages giving.virginia.edu and its digital ecosystem, including front-end development and template tooling.
• Leads the team’s applied-AI practice and creates adoption frameworks.
• Trains colleagues on creative-technology tools, AI, and interactive production.
• Serves as a resource to university units to advance AI-enabled creative problem-solving.

Skills

Front-end development

Creative coding

AI adoption

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

University of Virginia seeks a Director of Creative Technologies to lead design, development, and AI-enabled production of innovative digital experiences that support fundraising and engagement. This role requires fluency in front-end tech, creative craft, and leadership across university units.

Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, the position blends design, development, and responsible AI adoption to shape UVA’s storytelling and audience reach.