Sam Houston State University Hiring for Director of Creative Production at Huntsville, TX Full Time

202300024ES

Title:

Director of Creative Production

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department:

IMC Creative Design & Production

Division:

Office of the President

Open Date:

06/12/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Five years of relevant experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Guides the visual brand identity of Sam Houston State University. Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Integrated Marketing Communications office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develops the creative execution of websites, landing pages, advertisements, marketing videos, marketing brochures, and other forms of media. Leads the creation and ongoing management of integrated marketing campaigns. Contributes ideas and guidance on design in advertisements, high-volume web pages, and other high-profile marketing tools. Reviews and approves art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members. Partners with marketing leadership peers to understand university needs, prioritize work, and identify new capabilities required of the creative team. Coordinates with leadership to maintain design consistency across the university. Aligns and communicates the design strategy and objectives. Builds, manages, and coaches design and creative teams to ensure effectiveness, speed, and quality in the creation of high-quality, user-converting designs and engaging content. Works and communicates across the university and aligns the team to support the university’s mission, vision, values, brand, reputation, and strategic goals. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Requires a high level of professionalism, maturity, executive ability, and a keen understanding of protocol. Requires the ability to organize work effectively and prioritize objectives. Must exercise discretion and possess excellent reasoning and independent judgment. Must be skilled in directing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and organizing operations. Requires establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with administration, faculty, staff, and the public. Requires strong communication skills, both oral and written. Requires critical judgment for the department, in which serious consequences for decision-making can occur. Interprets and applies complex directives, policies, regulations, statutes, procedures, and/or written guidelines for the Integrated Marketing Communications office.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35308

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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