Creative Director provides leadership and direction for all phases of creative development work from concept to completion. Designs and implements policies and standards that reinforce the organization's branding strategy and goals. Being a Creative Director promotes excellence in design thinking and a creative strategy for services, products and programs. Interprets stakeholder requirements to produce effective creative concepts and designs. Additionally, Creative Director recruits and develops a team of designers, copywriters, project managers and vendors. Develops creative briefs and design concepts to meet the business objectives of the organization. Studies current trends and technologies to adopt the most effective tools and techniques across all media. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Creative Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Creative Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Director of Marketing – Community School of the Arts/Institute for the Creative Arts
Community School of the Arts in partnership with the Institute for the Creative Arts is seeking an outstanding marketing director to serve both organizations. CSA is a feeder program into ICA, the new Performing & Visual Arts High School in Fort Smith.
The Institute is set to open in the fall of 2024 in the new Center for the Creative Arts, a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility located on a stunning 10-acre campus on Fort Smith’s beautiful Riverfront Drive. Students in grades 9-12 will participate daily in a specific arts program. The CSA programs are offered after-school to children and teens in the same facility.
Priority will be given to candidates who have an interest in working in an arts school where creativity is at the heart of all we do.
Candidates must have the ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a diverse setting of instructors and artist-teachers to provide marketing for student projects and performances when needed.
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Full-time contract. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
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Start Date: July 2024
Send vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact info for three references to:
info@csafortsmith.org
or: Dr. Rosilee Russell, Executive Director
Rosilee.russell@csafortsmith.org 479-434-2020
Review of applications will begin in April
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person