Creative Director

Golden, CO (On-site)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative delivery engine, translating brand strategy into visually consistent campaigns and assets across channels while owning budgets, timelines, and vendor quality.

  • Creative execution and production: lead the development of visuals across campaigns, digital, print, and video, ensuring brand alignment.
  • Project and quality governance: plan, track, and execute marketing projects with cross-functional partners and maintain high output standards.
  • People and partnerships: mentor designers, manage vendors, and ensure external work stays on brand and on time.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute and apply the creative vision established by the Director of Brand & Creative Services.
  • Lead/support the development of visual concepts and creative assets across campaigns, digital platforms, print, and video (where required).
  • Ensure all creative work aligns with established brand standards, messaging frameworks, and visual identity.
  • Review and provide direction on design and creative output to maintain a high standard of quality.
  • Lead the planning, tracking, and execution of marketing projects, ensuring alignment with department priorities and timelines.
  • Collaborate with Finance and department leaders on budget planning, tracking, and reconciliation.
  • Prepare client-facing and departmental recap reports, presentations, and performance updates.
  • Manage marketing vendors and contracts, ensuring alignment with project goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
  • Provide mentorship and feedback to designers and creative team members.
  • Help foster a collaborative, creative environment focused on excellence and growth.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in design, art direction, or creative leadership roles.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating brand, digital, and campaign work.
  • Experience collaborating within marketing or communications teams.
  • Ability to translate strategic direction into clear creative execution.
  • Experience in mission-driven, nonprofit, or faith-based organizations.
  • Experience managing designers or creative teams.
  • Familiarity with creative production processes including photography, video, and digital design

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
  • Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
  • Employer-provided life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff
  • Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
  • Integrity-based Paid Time Off
  • Paid parental leave
  • We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.
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