Creative Art Director, Marketing & Communications

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $132K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual identity program for KIPP NYC, translating mission and equity into a cohesive, culturally resonant brand across school and regional storytelling, while guiding external creative partners and multi-channel campaigns.

  • Lead the evolution and execution of a unified, premium KIPP NYC visual identity across all marketing and communications materials
  • Develop and maintain brand guidelines that balance regional consistency with school-level authenticity and flexibility
  • Ensure all creative work reflects KIPP NYC’s mission, values, and commitment to educational equity

Job Description

Own the visual identity program for KIPP NYC, translating mission and equity into a cohesive, culturally resonant brand across school and regional storytelling, while guiding external creative partners and multi-channel campaigns.

  • Lead the evolution and execution of a unified, premium KIPP NYC visual identity across all marketing and communications materials
  • Develop and maintain brand guidelines that balance regional consistency with school-level authenticity and flexibility
  • Ensure all creative work reflects KIPP NYC’s mission, values, and commitment to educational equity
  • Serve as the internal creative lead and primary point of contact for external creative and media agency partners
  • Provide strategic creative direction and actionable feedback to ensure agency deliverables align with KIPP NYC brand standards and organizational goals
  • Lead creative development for student recruitment, staff recruitment, enrollment, fundraising, and regional awareness campaigns
  • Oversee the creation of high-impact, multi-channel marketing assets, including Social media campaigns, Video storytelling, Out-of-home advertising, Transit campaigns, Digital advertising, Print collateral, Event branding and experiential materials
  • Ensure creative assets are optimized for platform performance, audience engagement, and brand consistency
  • Design scalable “grassroots” templates and tools that support school-based outreach and recruitment efforts
  • Partner with school communities and regional teams to identify and elevate authentic stories that highlight the excellence, joy, and diversity of KIPP NYC students, families, alumni, and staff
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KIPP NYC

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC operates 18 schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and supports alumni through its signature KIPP Forward program, as part of the national network of KIPP Public Schools.Our Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.Along with engaging and challenging academics, we offer world-class co-curriculars and arts courses in an emotionally nurturing and physically safe environment where we foster positive relationships within our school communities.Starting in kindergarten, we make a 20-year commitment to support our students in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose.In addition to healthy minds, we also provide our students with nutritious meals and mental health services, and we follow protocols that have been effective at ensuring a safe in-person school experience. We examine our identities as members of the KIPP NYC community, understanding the students we educate, partnering with families to provide them a voice in our schools, scrutinizing our policies and procedures, and holding meaningful conversations about race, power, and privilege.Learn more about career opportunities and enrollment: www.kippnyc.org

Founded in 1995
New York, New York, USA
1K employees

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