Creative Director

Weekly Work
Hours
40

Compensation Range
Administrator Range E06

Salary Minimum
$97,800.00
Annually

FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type
AdministratorJob
Summary

The Director of Creative Services will oversee all creative aspects of the Dallas College brand alongside the
Associate Deputy Chief of Creative Services. Collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization, they are responsible for elevating
the Dallas College brand across all touchpoints. This role involves leading, mentoring, and inspiring an in-house creative team working on
graphic design, digital and web design, social media, events, apparel, signage, UX design, and photo and video production. Key
responsibilities include leading with creativity and curiosity, building and executing brand guidelines, spearheading creative marketing
campaigns, and ensuring exceptional consistency and quality. This role directly impacts the success of future design thinking skills to help
move Dallas College into the next phase of branding and as an important community organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively as both a leader and a designer.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking,
  leadership, and people management & development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and creative concepting skills.
• Strong verbal
  and written communication skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Exceptional time management skills.
  Ability to work on tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident presentation skills to pitch and explain
  creative ideas.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities

Physical
Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be
made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum
Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, Fine Arts, or a relevant creative field, along with leadership
  experience.
• Minimum eight (8) years of in-house creative design experience as well as eight (8) years of proven experience in people
  management and development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Creative Cloud).
• Experience in creative project management
  (e.g., Workzone.com or related product).
• Expertise in optimizing a Digital Asset Management system (DAM).
• Strong portfolio
  showcasing brand, digital, social, art direction, typography, photo art direction, and visual identity. UX skills must be present in
  portfolio.
• UX Design certification preferred; experience in XD, Figma or related platform preferred.
• Photo and video shoot
  experience preferred.
• Budget management experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred

***Will be subject to a
criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key
Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Associate Deputy Chief of Creative Services
• Manage a multidisciplinary team
  of designers, photographers, and videographers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define business goals, create
  strategies, and deliver outstanding creative work.
• Drive a strategic and conceptual approach to enhance creative output and business
  impact.
• Introduce innovative thinking to our work.
• Operate as a leader, fostering a strong team culture and inspiring
  creative excellence.
• Manage team priorities and workstreams effectively.
• Promote a collaborative, agile, and innovative
  environment.
• Serve as a bridge between creative teams (both internal and external) and the business.
• Maintain and manage
  consistency of brand design and voice across digital experiences.
• Create an inclusive environment where team members can perform
  their best work.
• Develop and mentor team members, ensuring their growth and professional development.
• Implement strategic
  initiatives to drive the creative vision and business goals.
• Track and report on performance metrics.
• Engage with
  stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous
  improvement.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other
  duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented
in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas
College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses
located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a
leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating
an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse
talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and
employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,

veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis
protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and
employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications
Deadline
February 20, 2026