Texas A&M University
Overview
The Creative Manager provides creative direction and design for marketing and communication needs of assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) members. Oversees and designs printing and production of promotional materials for internal and external uses and mediums, including traditional print, electronic, social media, and multimedia. Responsibilities
Project Management: Manages all aspects of assigned projects, including concepts, timelines, budgets, communications, deadlines, and quality control. Proactively coordinates meetings to keep projects on track and ahead of schedule. Ensures projects are completed on time and develops alternative plans if deadlines cannot be met. Regularly communicates with the Director to suggest new strategies and ways to manage projects. Utilizes the team’s project management and work request system to manage projects, gather and report data. Creative Direction: Provides strategic direction and oversight of the design and development process for communication projects, including print, web, social media, video, and email marketing. Collaborates with Communications team to provide creative direction for web presence. Integrates and aligns print and electronic media to comply with style and branding guidelines. Represents the creative team with presentations, design briefs, and metrics. Provides expertise related to brand structure and implementation. Vendor Collaboration: Collaborates with vendors for delivery of products. Reviews printing specifications and job costing data. Works with vendors and evaluates and recommends equipment purchases. Manages large format laser printer for related printing projects. Team Development: Mentors graphics and video team members, provides individual coaching, creates internal workshops and professional development opportunities, develops employees as collaborators on team efforts, and performs regular performance evaluations. Research and Analysis: Researches and analyzes industry trends, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques. Develops tools to aid in graphic design projects. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of printing processes, vendors, purchasing, and other resources. Provides strategic direction and oversight of design and development processes for integrated campaigns across photography, graphic design, websites, social media, and printed materials. What You Need To Know
Salary: $75,000 annually Application Instructions
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. This position is security sensitive and requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and TAMU regulations and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely. Alternate work location may be allowed per TAMU guidelines. Shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in graphics design, fine arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of experience in graphics design, web development, print and electronic media, marketing, or related design field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive. Compliance with state and federal laws/codes and TAMU regulations and procedures is required. All tasks must be performed safely without injury to self or others in alignment with System and University safety requirements. If applicable, alternate work location per TAMU guidelines. Willingness to cover shifts or take emergency call on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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The Creative Manager provides creative direction and design for marketing and communication needs of assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) members. Oversees and designs printing and production of promotional materials for internal and external uses and mediums, including traditional print, electronic, social media, and multimedia. Responsibilities
Project Management: Manages all aspects of assigned projects, including concepts, timelines, budgets, communications, deadlines, and quality control. Proactively coordinates meetings to keep projects on track and ahead of schedule. Ensures projects are completed on time and develops alternative plans if deadlines cannot be met. Regularly communicates with the Director to suggest new strategies and ways to manage projects. Utilizes the team’s project management and work request system to manage projects, gather and report data. Creative Direction: Provides strategic direction and oversight of the design and development process for communication projects, including print, web, social media, video, and email marketing. Collaborates with Communications team to provide creative direction for web presence. Integrates and aligns print and electronic media to comply with style and branding guidelines. Represents the creative team with presentations, design briefs, and metrics. Provides expertise related to brand structure and implementation. Vendor Collaboration: Collaborates with vendors for delivery of products. Reviews printing specifications and job costing data. Works with vendors and evaluates and recommends equipment purchases. Manages large format laser printer for related printing projects. Team Development: Mentors graphics and video team members, provides individual coaching, creates internal workshops and professional development opportunities, develops employees as collaborators on team efforts, and performs regular performance evaluations. Research and Analysis: Researches and analyzes industry trends, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques. Develops tools to aid in graphic design projects. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of printing processes, vendors, purchasing, and other resources. Provides strategic direction and oversight of design and development processes for integrated campaigns across photography, graphic design, websites, social media, and printed materials. What You Need To Know
Salary: $75,000 annually Application Instructions
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. This position is security sensitive and requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and TAMU regulations and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely. Alternate work location may be allowed per TAMU guidelines. Shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in graphics design, fine arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of experience in graphics design, web development, print and electronic media, marketing, or related design field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive. Compliance with state and federal laws/codes and TAMU regulations and procedures is required. All tasks must be performed safely without injury to self or others in alignment with System and University safety requirements. If applicable, alternate work location per TAMU guidelines. Willingness to cover shifts or take emergency call on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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