Museum Brand Director & Creative Lead

Asian Art Museum; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings program with match

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Asian Art Museum seeks a Creative Director to lead the visual and conceptual direction of branding, marketing campaigns, and products that align with the museum’s mission and audience engagement goals.

You will supervise the department, ensure brand guidelines are followed, and collaborate with executives to set strategy while managing cross-platform campaigns, print materials, and digital content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; seven years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design, advertising or branding; supervisory experience.
• Experience managing a brand’s visual identity and producing marketing assets.
• Experience concepting and art-directing photo and video shoots; ability to coordinate design assets and messaging hierarchy.
• Advanced design skills with ability to create creative solutions that meet objectives.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, visual aesthetics, and multi-channel materials.
• Ability to internalize a brand and translate it across materials within budgets and resources.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency with design and editing tools; willingness to learn new tools.
• Proven track record leading a department or team and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead branding, marketing campaigns, and product design direction across platforms.
• Collaborate with management to shape the museum’s creative direction.
• Conceive, design, and produce impactful visuals and campaigns.
• Audit brand adherence and develop templates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal partners to balance information with brand guidelines and media constraints.
• Propose new projects that align with institutional priorities.
• Set and maintain standards of creative excellence and timely delivery.
• Manage Creative Department workflow and team performance.
• Oversee copywriting, editing, and accuracy of materials.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Brand leadership

Brand management

Creative direction

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Seven years of branding/design experience

Tools

Graphic design software

Photo editing software

Video editing software

Job description

Asian Art Museum seeks a Creative Director to lead the visual and conceptual direction of branding, marketing campaigns, and products that align with the museum’s mission and audience engagement goals.

You will supervise the department, ensure brand guidelines are followed, and collaborate with executives to set strategy while managing cross-platform campaigns, print materials, and digital content.