Associate Director of Creative

Omaha, NE (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive in-house creative direction and brand storytelling for Omaha Performing Arts Society.

  • Own design on campaigns, print collateral, digital assets, and environmental graphics.
  • Must-have: 7–10 years of professional graphic design experience with senior-level ownership.
  • Standout: Mentoring designers and shaping a culture of craft and collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide creative direction for marketing campaigns, season materials, and institutional initiatives
  • Ensure visual consistency and excellence across all brand touchpoints
  • Offer thoughtful feedback and design guidance to other members of the creative team
  • Partner with marketing and communications leadership to translate strategy into compelling visual storytelling
  • Lead design on priority projects including campaigns, print collateral, digital assets, and environmental graphics
  • Produce high-quality work that reflects strong craft in typography, layout, color, and composition
  • Develop motion graphics and assets for digital channels
  • Contribute conceptually to campaign development and creative problem solving
  • Mentor designers and video team members, helping them grow their skills and creative confidence
  • Support healthy creative workflows and collaboration across teams

Requirements

  • 7–10 years of professional graphic design experience
  • Experience leading projects, mentoring designers or serving as a senior designer developing an in-house brand
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere
  • Strong motion graphics or experience working with videographers preferred
  • A portfolio that reflects range across print, digital, motion, and brand work
  • Strong creative judgment and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting creative ideas
  • Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in an in-house creative environment