Associate Director of Creative

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number

Wage Band

118A

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, New Media Design, Media Arts and Technology, Visual Communication, or related field
• 3-5 years experience in graphic and visual design, social media development, or related field.
• Experience coordinating and delegating work within a team, managing staff and their development and performance, or related supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Skills:

• Aligns creative work with university, division, and marketing goals.
• Proven experience in creative direction with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects.
• Significant experience working in a creative role such as graphic design, marketing, or advertising.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, develop new opportunities for collaboration, and identify potential projects. Builds and manages relationships with individuals across various industries, divisions, and teams, including managing business relationships with external providers (vendors, contractors, suppliers).
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and align creative strategies with business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including spelling, grammar, and creative writing.
• Asks smart questions, takes risks, and champions new ideas, while working effectively in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Distills abstract business concepts and client needs into refined, elegant creative solutions, and analyzes customer requirements to design solutions.
• Keeps the team motivated and encourages a collaborative environment where team members are inspired to achieve their best work.
• Leads multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines, demonstrating effective project management skills by planning, organizing, and monitoring objectives.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite ((including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Lightroom) with strong UX/UI and social media experience, adept at communicating creative thinking through tools such as wireframes, storyboards, mockups, flowcharts, and demos.
• Knowledge of project management
• Skill in social media management and social strategy development

Training Requirements: Trainings must be completed within 6 months of hire date or as determined by training schedule.

• New Hire Orientation
• Cultural Humility Certificate
• Cybersecurity Training
• Discrimination and Harassment + Title IX
• Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
• Krono