Senior Creative Manager

Doane University; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 52,221 - 57,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Tuition support

Job summary

Doane University seeks a Senior Creative Manager to lead the Office of Strategic Marketing’s branding and creative output. You will oversee brand consistency, develop video content, and design marketing collateral across channels, ensuring alignment with objectives and brand standards.

The role reports to the Director of Marketing and requires strong leadership, collaboration with vendors, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Creating marketing/advertising campaigns—from vision and messaging to production
• Integrated content across channels: digital, social, paid, mobile, print
• Strong leadership and collaboration across teams and vendors

Responsibilities

• Manage Doane’s overall brand across all media outlets
• Develop and maintain brand and video creative
• Design and develop marketing collateral per brand standards
• Approve and guide design of externally created materials
• Participate in strategic planning for marketing initiatives

Skills

Brand management

Video creative development

Design leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title

Senior Creative Manager

Job Type

Full Time - 12 months

Division

Office of Strategic Marketing

Position Summary

Doane University is hiring a Senior Creative Manager who is an integral part of the Office of Strategic Marketing (OSM). The position reports to the Director of Marketing and manages Doane’s overall brand, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all media outlets. Primarily, this position will develop and maintain the Doane brand, develop video creative, participate in strategic planning, and design and develop marketing and advertising collateral pieces based on established brand and design standards and desired objectives. In addition, this position approves and guides the design process of externally created materials.

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal‑opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Doane University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary

Salary $52,221 - $57,222

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget
• Creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print
• Developing successful concepts
• Working with Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Digital asset management software
• Comprehensive knowledge of paper, inks, prepress processes (including bleeds, separations, PDFs, etc.), and understanding of print production (monotone to four‑color printing, spot colors, coatings, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of designing for digital mediums (websites, applications, emails, etc.) and associated processes (RGB vs. CMYK, resolution, aspect ratios, etc.)
• Support video creative to include storyboard, preproduction, video editing, and post‑production
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art and digital technology
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite apps, Microsoft products and other design tools. Proficient in both Mac and Windows environments
• Superior communication and leadership skills
• Excellent ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and vendors
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure, handling multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Strengths in creative typography, corporate branding and application of branding/visual standards
• High energy, self‑motivated with a strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment. Collaborate with the team in developing marketing creative, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities
• Expertise in developing marketing creative that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
• Skilled at prioritizing work and resources across engagements, based on short‑ and long‑term needs, and developing schedules by collaborating with the OSM team
• Ability to review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively
• Skilled at producing fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading other designers/students
• Experience as a copywriter, graphic designer or production artist
• Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction
• Experience in video creative

Benefits

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal life, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, free undergraduate tuition, and discounted graduate tuition.