Creative Director jobs in Wilkes Barre, PA

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)

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Creative Manager
  • Lackawanna College
  • Scranton, PA FULL_TIME
  • Date Posted:
    1/9/2024

    Deadline:
    1/19/2024




    Description:


    LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

    “BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

    Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

    Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

    If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

    The Creative Manager is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders consulting and executing on concept, design style, format, production and timelines for projects including, but not limited to, printed and digital informational and marketing materials, College merchandise or signage, promotional and educational videos, and special event promotional materials. The Manager will serve as a brand ambassador to ensure the College’s brand standards are upheld in all materials and correspondence for internal and external audiences. The Manager will be part of the creative marketing team, assisting in the development of marketing campaigns and college creative materials.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    1. Efficiently develops range of creative assets across graphic design, video, social, and more aligning to brand guidelines and project outline.

    2. Constructs creative designs, discusses improvements, obtains approval, and prepares final layouts for production.

    3. Manages creative production directly with vendors, resolving any artwork issues that arise.

    4. Creates original designs for a variety of collateral and communication platforms.

    5. Leads design strategies and campaigns from inception through the review process. Works independently on assigned projects, collaborating with Marketing Director and project initiators as needed.

    6. Follows a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time

    7. Develops creative file system and manages ongoing library of assets.

    8. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    1. Excellent creative platform skills including proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office.

    2. Must be able to work within a project management system, intaking, editing, communicating, and finalizing projects within designated program.

    3. Good technical skills in photography and videography, including video editing. (for example Adobe Premier, Premiere Rush).

    4. Must be able to work effectively and independently in project management software

    5. Strong decision making ability; must be able to make decisions quickly and soundly in a challenging environment.

    6. Ability to align and propose high level copy for corresponding creative.

    7. High degree of creativity, and problem-solving skills.

    8. Effective communication skills (both written and oral).

    9. Ability to prioritize tasks to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

    10. Ability to work independently; as well as within a team.

    11. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and work with leadership to come up with creative solutions throughout the creative process and be able to pivot at any given time.

    12. Strict attention to detail required. Outstanding organizational, project management and archiving skills are a must

    13. Understands the importance of design, typography, and layout

    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
    • Advance Graphic Design Certification is preferred.

    EXPERIENCE:

    • 5 years’ graphic design experience in a professional setting required.
    • Prior experience in brand development and management required.

    Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email. If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to jobs@lackawanna.edu. Deadline for applications, January 18th, 2024. No phone calls, please.

    In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

    Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.

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Infant and Toddler Teacher
  • Katrina's Creative Learning Center
  • Moscow, PA FULL_TIME
  • The mission at Katrina’s Creative Learning Center is to provide quality early childhood care for all families. We provide early learning from ages six weeks till age twelve. We believe that "Play and ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director of Operations
  • FHAS
  • Plymouth, PA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: · Daily management and oversight of all operational areas of company, including Independent Dispute Resolution Appeals, Medicaid Hearings and Appeals, Independent Medical and Legal Re...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director of Dietary
  • Priority Life Care
  • Peckville, PA FULL_TIME
  • At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Join us in...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Activity Director
  • River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  • Barre, PA FULL_TIME
  • Riverview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking to hire a creative Director of Therapeutic Recreation with previous Long-Term Care experience to enrich the lives of our residents! The responsibil...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Director of Grants
  • Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • Bethel, NY FULL_TIME
  • Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) cultural organization, located in Bethel, New York, at the National Register historic site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. We are committed t...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Part Time Head Volleyball Coach
  • Penn State University
  • Dallas, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to W...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Sales Associate - US
  • Eddie Bauer
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Overview: Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission. As a Sales Associate, your number one job is to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Patient Care Manager Hospice
  • LHC New
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Summary We are hiring for a Patient Care Manager in Hospice. At Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick in Berwick, PA, a part o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together Instructor
  • Penn State University
  • Scranton, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to W...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjuncts - Cultural Anthropology
  • Northampton Community College
  • Tannersville, PA
  • The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives throu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Server
  • El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA
  • Job Description Job Description El Rey Azteca Restaurant in Wilkes Barre, PA is looking for one server/waitstaff to join...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Painter - 1st Shift, 4X10 ($20.00 Depending on Experience)
  • Gentex Corp
  • Carbondale, PA
  • GENTEX AT A GLANCE: At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. L...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QA Auditing Specialist - Fulfillment Center (Night Shift)
  • Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
  • Pittston, PA
  • Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do - for our customers, associates,...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Wilkes-Barre (/ˈwɪlksˌbɛər/ or /-bɛəri/) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County. It is one of the principal cities in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley, it is second in size to the nearby city of Scranton. The Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 563,631 as of the 2010 Census, making it the fourth-largest metro/statistical area in the state of Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Wyoming Valley are framed by the P...
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