Director of Creative Services

About the role

The Director of Creative Services leads the university’s visual storytelling and creative strategy, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications. This senior role oversees a cross‑functional team that produces graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content to strengthen the Islander brand.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the long‑term visual identity and brand standards for all institutional campaigns and communications.
• Direct the creation and production of graphic, photo, video, and social media assets from concept through final delivery.
• Manage creative workflows, project priorities, budgets, and external vendor relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the creative services team, fostering collaboration across campus partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading creative teams in a higher‑education or large‑organization setting.
• Proven ability to translate strategic goals into compelling visual content.

Required skills

• Graphic design
• Photography
• Videography
• Social media content creation