Lead Creative Programs Manager – Brand & Digital Design

United-Way; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

United Way of Dane County is seeking a Program Manager, Creative Services to lead and elevate our visual communications across print, digital and multimedia. You will translate marketing strategies into high-quality creative work, maintain brand standards, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the Community Engagement & Marketing team, support event materials, and contribute to a cohesive, engaging brand experience for donors and the community in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media or related field, with a minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design, creative services or visual communications; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality creative work across print, digital and multimedia platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Advanced proficiency with WordPress required.
• Experience with Elementor is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint needed.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, including typography, layout, color, visual hierarchy and brand identity.
• Experience designing across multiple channels, including print, web, email, social media, digital advertising, presentations and events.
• Demonstrated ability to translate marketing and communications objectives into compelling creative concepts and visual solutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple creative projects from concept through final production, including timelines, feedback, approvals, deadlines and vendor coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design & Creative Production: lead in-house designer, concepting and producing visuals across print and digital channels; design campaign materials, annual reports, donor communications, ads, social graphics, presentations, emails, signage, event collateral, infographics; manage projects end-to-end; provide direction for events.
• Brand Management & Creative Standards: steward brand identity, maintain brand toolkit, create templates and tools for departments, manage digital asset library, incorporate brand standards.
• Digital Design, Web & Multimedia: design assets for website, email, social media and digital ads; create/edit multimedia content; manage website content and updates.
• Creative Project Management, Collaboration & Organizational Support: manage multiple projects, collaborate across departments, coordinate with vendors, represent United Way professionally, participate in team and events.

Skills

Graphic design

Project management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

WordPress

Elementor

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

United Way of Dane County is seeking a Program Manager, Creative Services to lead and elevate our visual communications across print, digital and multimedia. You will translate marketing strategies into high-quality creative work, maintain brand standards, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the Community Engagement & Marketing team, support event materials, and contribute to a cohesive, engaging brand experience for donors and the community in