• Manager, Creative

    Texas A&M University System (Galveston, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Manager, Creative

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University at Galveston

     

    Department

     

    Marketing & Communications

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $6,250.00 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    Galveston, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    A Glimpse of the Job

     

    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.

    Essential Duties and Tasks:

    Project Management

    + Manages all aspects of assigned projects, including concepts, timelines, budgets, communications, deadlines, and quality control.

    + Proactively coordinates meetings when appropriate 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 pieces for 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 when necessary 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 as they complete their projects and helps each to develop quality products while maintaining brand standards.

    + Provides individual coaching to each creative team member based on their skill level and previous performance on the team.

    + Creates internal workshops and other professional development opportunities for the entire team.

    + Develops employee as a collaborator on team efforts.

    + Performs regular performance evaluations.

    Research and Analysis

    + Researches and analyzes industry trends and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques.

    + Develops tools that aid in the development and design of graphic design projects.

    + Maintains up-to-date knowledge of printing processes, vendors, purchasing, and other resources.

    + Provides strategic direction and oversight of the design and development processes for integrated communication campaigns and marketing projects involving photography, graphic design, websites, social media, and other digital platforms, and printed materials.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: $75,000 annually

     

    Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

    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.

    + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU regulations and procedures.

    + All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

    + (If applicable) This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines

    + Works to cover shifts, or take emergency call, on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

     

    Who we are

     

    We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

     

    Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.