Remote Brand Creative Director, Marketing & Communications

Art Center College of Design; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtCenter College of Design seeks an experienced Creative Director - Marketing and Communications to lead the brand and creative strategy across the College’s marketing initiatives.

The role requires managing campaigns, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high‑quality visuals for print, digital, social, and environmental media. It emphasizes leadership, strategy, and hands‑on production in a flexible work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional creative experience, including at least 5 years leading creative projects, campaigns, or teams
• Demonstrated success in leading creative functions within complex organizations, agencies, nonprofits, or corporate environments
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand development, integrated marketing campaigns, visual storytelling, and measurable impact
• Demonstrated expertise in concept development, visual design, art direction, and creative execution across multiple channels
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard creative tools
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining brand systems, visual identity standards, and governance processes
• Proven ability to translate organizational goals and marketing objectives into compelling creative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on production and project execution
• Experience managing and directing external agencies, freelancers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, and other creatives
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives from concept to execution
• Experience using research and performance data to inform strategy
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive workplace practices
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and brand expression across all marketing initiatives
• Establish visual identity standards, design systems, and governance
• Develop integrated concepts and campaigns supporting enrollment, advancement, and reputation
• Design and produce assets across print, digital, social, video, and environment channels
• Provide creative direction for the College website aligning UX/visual design with brand
• Lead major brand initiatives from concept through evaluation
• Ensure consistency, accessibility, and alignment with institutional objectives
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, videographers, and campus partners for storytelling
• Present concepts, recommendations, and rationale to leadership

Skills

Brand development

Creative leadership

Campaign strategy

Visual storytelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

UX/UI awareness

Presentation skills

Audience insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ArtCenter College of Design seeks an experienced Creative Director - Marketing and Communications to lead the brand and creative strategy across the College’s marketing initiatives.

The role requires managing campaigns, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high‑quality visuals for print, digital, social, and environmental media. It emphasizes leadership, strategy, and hands‑on production in a flexible work model.