The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, operating in a hybrid model, seeks a Creative Director to lead the Michigan Commons creative team.

Develop and oversee creative strategies and visual concepts that align with the university's vision, brand, and goals.
Direct the Michigan Commons creative group to produce innovative, high quality content across digital, print, social, video, and emerging media.
Evaluate and refine the Digital Strategy team's creative workflows to boost efficiency and ensure timely delivery while maintaining brand standards and mission alignment.
Mentor a diverse roster of designers and multimedia professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Represent OVPC in university-wide initiatives, providing strategic input and advocating for the role of creative storytelling in achieving institutional objectives.
Provide creative direction for all photo and video engagements.
Continue to build out design systems within the Digital Strategy team to enhance efficiency and consistency across outputs.
Ensure assets are created and captured for campus communicators to support the university's strategic goals.
Direct and produce videos and photo sessions for the President, including monthly videos and other strategic content as needed.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and keep the university at the forefront of higher education communications.

Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex environment.
Proven track record of developing successful creative campaigns and projects that engage diverse audiences.
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across multiple media and platforms.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Deep understanding of brand development, digital marketing, and multimedia production.
Proficiency with creative software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with UX/UI design.

Creative Director

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