Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategy and Design
The Senior Creative Director (design) is responsible for the development of the creative strategy and visual expression of the brand for all projects, including (but not limited to) print, digital, social, video, and environmental design while providing clear and productive creative direction to team members.
Works with the team to ensure the work delivers on the strategy, determines the effectiveness of the work after it has been activated, and uses the learnings to make the necessary adjustments and improvements to future work.
Get your hands dirty, but donâ™t get stuck in the weeds. Pitches in and helps whenever and wherever needed, but this should not come at the expense of the development and productivity to other team members.
Strong design proficiency in a variety of capacities with a devotion to grammatical and material accuracy.
Advanced understanding of typography, composition, color theory and design best practices and technologies.
Monitors projects through all phases of production.
Effectively handles multiple assignments and manages multiple team members at one time and adhere to client budget and time constraints.
Concepting and Idea Development
Leads, inspires, motivates, and develops a creative team of art directors and copywriters.
Develops strategy, concept ideas, and provides direction to the team throughout the creative process.
The Senior Creative Director possesses strong creative ideas, but more importantly gives others the confidence to express their ideas, too. People shouldnâ™t work with you because they have to â” they should work with you because they want to.
Presents and sells in the departmentâ™s work in compelling ways to clients. The presentation should demonstrate a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge.
Interacts with members of the creative team to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned project(s).
Possesses solid understanding of the market dynamics and challenges of the medical and higher education categories.
Presents new ideas to members of the team.
Mentorship (Talent and Resource Development)
The Senior Creative Director ensures the professional development and readiness of the creative team so their team members are learning, growing, and getting better every single day.
Trains and supervises assigned staff of designers, writers, and production personnel; oversees their execution of all assigned creative efforts to insure they are on strategy, on budget, and on schedule.
Resolves differences with other team members throughout the agency which may lead to discord in the office.
Effectively promotes the overall creative capabilities of the department.
Shares best practices to benefit overall creative staff/communications professionals at the School of Medicine.
Performs other duties as needed.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Alternative work schedules.
Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
Education:
M.A. - Master of Arts
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Active Listening, Adobe Creative Studio, Brand Identity, Communication, Confidence, Creative Approaches, Creative Media, Creative Strategies, Digital Designs, Educational Institutions, Environmental Graphic Design, Feedback Management, Financial Management, Fine Arts, Media Arts, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit Organizations, People Management, Persuasion, Print Design, Self-Starter, Sound Judgment
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email  [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs. The faculty is composed of scholars, scientists, artists and members of the learned professions. They serve society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, creativity, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.
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