Assistant Director of Creative Services

Lincoln, NE (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end Creative Services leadership and production for a large university division, ensuring on-brand, on-time delivery.

  • Own end-to-end creative production workflow from scoping to archival delivery.
  • Must-have: Experience supervising staff and managing multiple projects using a PM tool.
  • Standout: Brand-guided leadership in a complex, cross-functional university setting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise the Creative Services team by setting creative direction, establishing accountability and deadlines, and overseeing project management systems to track timelines, deliverables, and feedback.
  • Manage the project workflow from prioritization through completion, keeping projects on track, on time, and within budget while overseeing final deliverable distribution, printer coordination, project archiving, and accurate project logging.
  • Oversee the workflow of all creative production, determining appropriate resources (student, internal, and external) for communications, design, web, digital and print projects.
  • Work with the SLMC Strategy team to develop a shared vision that leads to creative production that meets communication objectives, brand standards, and client expectations.
  • Manage projects proactively by independently identifying solutions to challenges and seeking answers to questions as they arise.
  • Manage and maintain university, Student Life, and department brands by upholding a high level of design integrity and guiding creative work that is current, effective, and aligned with brand guidelines in support of Student Life’s strategic priorities.
  • Assist with production work, particularly during high-volume periods.
  • Lead weekly production meetings to scope projects, allocate resources, address roadblocks, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and business processes that enhance team efficiency.
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