Posting DetailsPosting Detail Information Working Title Art Director/Creative Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202402066AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Management I Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $96,000-$106,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date 03/24/2025 Position End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/20/2025 Description of Work Unit The Division of University Marketing and Communications (MarComm) oversees Marketing and Brand Management; News and Media Relations; Social Media, Video and Photography; and Community Engagement. MarComm provides central marketing, media and community relations, design, photography, video, social media to build a strong, compelling and effective brand position for the entire university and its units. This work unit also supports the operational, strategic, marketing and communications needs of CSU Spur, the CSU System administration, including the Office of the Chancellor and the CSU System Board of Governors.Position Summary As a member of the Marketing and Brand Management team, the Art Director will demonstrate exceptional conceptual thinking and the ability to develop big, breakthrough ideas across all mediums including storytelling, motion/video, static/print, native social, content creation, digital experiences and activations. The Art Director will bring a high level of visually creative craft and experience pushing conceptual boundaries and bring strong, industry-disruptive ideas and tactical thinking to our team. The ideal Art Director is ambitious and hungry for challenges and design craft. They're equal parts dreamer, doer and maker. The Art Director conceptualizes ideas, sketches, designs and manages visual content across all mediums, such as storytelling, static, social media, digital experiences, activations and content creation. Experience includes, but is not limited to, print design, digital design, web, broadcast, experiential, mobile, video and social media campaigns. The Art Director works closely with the Executive Creative Director, project coordination and design teams to brainstorm ideas, create concepts, and develop messaging to audiences, platforms and achieve relevant cultural disruption. The Art Director should confidently sell ideas to internal teams, senior leaders, and campus partners. This is a position for a seasoned, driven, results-oriented, and highly creative individual with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage deadlines, and produce highly effective creativity.The department is also currently recruiting for a Copywriter position. Interested team duos should apply individually to the open position that corresponds to their area of expertise.While this position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work, it is not a remote position.The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.Required Job Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in Advertising, Graphic Design or related major
- Five years of relevant experience
- Excellent conceptual skills and creative visuals with demonstrated experience in strategic and conceptual design including (but not limited to) branding, print, broadcast, web, mobile, experiential, video and social media
- Experience in MAC software and Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- A strong knowledge of typography, image manipulation, printing techniques, vector graphics
- Demonstrated ability to concept, pitch and execute integrated marketing communication campaigns
- Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Ten or more years of experience, preferably in an agency setting
- Experience in an environment working with marketing, advertising or PR campaigns, print and social media preferred
- Ability to translate contextual, strategic, and business goals of designated campus partner through your conceptual and visual expertise
- Be able to understand web and digital language and manage projects in those fields
- Experience with motion and/or web design
- Expertise in Figma, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and other creative design, digital, web and video software
- Working effectively with outside suppliers and guiding the selection of directors, cast, voice talent, sound design and music as required
- Comp creative mockups and presentation decks quickly
- Adaptability and able to handle changes in briefs, priorities and edits at every level of detail
- Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to own projects, demonstrate good judgment when working with team members and client contacts, and take initiative
Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential Duties Job Duty Category Art Direction Duty/Responsibility
- Produce concepts, ideas and visual designs in a variety of formats, including advertising, print, collateral (marketing materials), TV/video, web and interactive content, presentations and other thought-leadership pieces, considering responses from the target community
- Prioritize ideas, craft and executions that are in-line with brand tone, voice, objectives, and KPIs.
- Ensure concepts, ideas and designed executions are uniquely creative as well as clear, concise and persuasive to help bring a marketing strategy to life
- Understand target audience to translate visual and written ideas into compelling creative
- Collaborate with a team from concept development to delivery of final product
- Present creative concepts in the forms of creative decks, printed materials and final deliverables to teams
- Revise concept, idea and visuals based on feedback/direction
- Juggle multiple assignments and work in a high-pressure environment
- Manage time and establish priorities while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demands
- Help communicate creative ideas in presentations
Percentage Of Time 100Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit a current resume, cover letter and portfolio samples and contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant. Portfolio (website link OK) should contain 5-7 samples of your previous work and must contain strategic and conceptual visual design work done by yourself. (If part of a team, identify clearly what your role was). Your portfolio should contain published work in (but not be limited to): strategic branding campaigns, advertising campaigns, TV/video, digital/web, social, publication design (long and short form) and demonstrate excellence in conceptual thinking, design craft and typography.The department is also currently recruiting for a Copywriter position. Interested team duos should apply individually to the open position that corresponds to their area of expertise.CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Laura Hamrick,
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