Job Description

Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace 

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. 

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. 

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible. 

The Opportunity 

The Associate Design Director plays a key role in advancing the university’s visual communications by supporting the development and execution of high-quality creative work that aligns with institutional marketing and branding strategies. This full-time, on-site administrative and professional staff position reports to the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy and works closely with the Creative Director, within the university's Marketing department, to help guide the design direction and production of marketing materials across the university.

The Associate Design Director combines strong design expertise with leadership and operational insight. This role helps ensure that the creative vision established by the Creative Director is effectively executed across a wide range of print and digital communications. The position frequently serves as lead designer on complex or high-visibility projects and contributes hands-on design work while helping maintain the overall quality, consistency, and effectiveness of the university’s visual communications.

As a supervisor within the creative team, the Associate Design Director provides day-to-day leadership for design staff, including mentoring team members, reviewing work, and supporting professional development. The role helps foster a collaborative, creative environment while ensuring projects move forward efficiently and meet established deadlines, brand standards, and quality expectations.

The Associate Design Director also contributes to the ongoing refinement of creative team processes, procedures, and workflows in partnership with the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy and the Creative Director. This includes supporting efficient production practices and strengthening collaboration between the creative team and campus partners to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact marketing communications.

Primary Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities:

• Design Execution & Creative Implementation: Execute and reinforce creative direction established by the Creative Director across a wide range of projects and campaigns. Serve as a lead designer on complex projects, guiding work from concept through final production. Ensure that all creative deliverables align with established design direction, brand standards, and project objectives.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Supervise and mentor members of the design team, providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional development. Foster a collaborative, creative, and supportive team environment.
• Project Strategy & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with the Creative Director and campus partners to translate communication objectives into effective visual strategies. Participate in creative planning and the development of design approaches that support university priorities.
• Brand Stewardship & Quality Assurance: Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across all creative deliverables. Contribute to the development of templates, design systems, and visual resources.
• Creative Operations, Processes & Workflow: Assist the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy in refining creative team processes, procedures, and workflow standards. Support improvements to collaboration practices and production efficiency. Identify opportunities to streamline design production and strengthen internal creative operations.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! 

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision cove