Job Summary

As the Associate Director for Creative, you will lead the development and execution of a high volume of multimedia products that promote the vibrant student experience at RIT. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications for Student Affairs, you will join a team that inspires, challenges, and supports one another.

Your leadership skills and technical expertise will enable you to oversee a talented team of professional and student staff designers, ensuring high-quality on-brand project execution from concept to delivery. Your role will include setting the creative direction, managing project timelines, and ensuring all deliverables exceed expectations. You'll be instrumental in fostering an environment that values collaboration and continuous learning, empowering your team to achieve their full potential.

You will collaborate with a wide array of departments, bringing innovative ideas to life through the development of print and digital materials. As a key player in our marketing efforts, your work will directly contribute to engaging the community and enhancing the visibility and reputation of the RIT student experience.

If you are excited to showcase your technical skillset while leading and inspiring a team that makes meaningful impacts, we can’t wait to discover the amazing contributions you will bring to this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a high volume of projects and timelines of varying complexity and scope, ensuring the effective delivery of multimedia marketing products to advertise and promote the Division of Student Affairs and associated departments, initiatives, and programs.
• Proactively identify creative opportunities, developing and pitching concepts that support brand messaging and business objectives.
• Hire and manage the design team, providing guidance, evaluation, mentorship, and support. Oversees employee recruitment, hiring, and performance management, including appraisals, goal setting, disciplinary actions, and professional development.
• Take responsibility for the creative vision and output standard across team members, ensuring all creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand.
• Lead the design of high-visibility products of university-wide importance, developing promotional materials that support university-level and multi-divisional initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (graphic design, visual design, visual communications, or a related field)
• 3-5 years of experience working in a design-related position. At least one year of directing the creative work of other professional, student, or intern designers.

• Strong graphic design and editing skills with proficiency in graphic design software and applications. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• A proven record of creative judgment and successful client interactions
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare creative content directed at specific audiences, as well as professional communications, reports, and presentations
• Ability to work in leadership, consultative, and collaborative roles with a variety of individuals (staff, faculty, and students), as well as departments and committees across disciplines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and goal-driven environment.
• A creative mindset and passion for innovation
• Ability to manage, maintain, and protect confidential and private information appropriately
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy, and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
• Knowledge of Deaf culture or American Sign Language or willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Photography capturing and editing skills and experience
• Videography/animation experience
• Experience in website design and website management, including basic knowledge of the Drupal platform or HTML.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Wage Band

119A

FLSA Category

Exempt

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Portfolio of Work

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

52300

Hourly/Salary Maximum

87600