Creative Director

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Title:  Creative Director  

Reports to:  Vice President of Narrative, Communications, and Storytelling  

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Salary Range:  $115,106 - $130,208  

Location:  Remote 

Tentative Start Date:  As soon as possible 

 

About Race Forward

Race Forward's mission is to catalyze movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial democratic society free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.

Since 1981, Race Forward has brought a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity.  In 2017 Race Forward united with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward.  

Employment at Race Forward is contingent upon a new employee submitting on their start date: (1) proof they are up-to-date on their vaccinations; or (2) an application for an approved exemption as an accommodation due to:  (i) a medical reason; (ii)  a sincerely held religious belief; or (iii) other exemption recognized by applicable state law. Up-to-date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines. Employees may request an accommodation in good faith without fear of retaliation.  Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Race Forward an undue hardship, pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or prevent an employee from performing the essential functions of the employee’s job. Exemption application forms are available from Human Resources at [email protected].

Position Summary

The Creative Director will work collaboratively with the Vice President, Narrative, Communications, and Storytelling, and across the organization to develop Race Forward’s visual strategy and aesthetic elements. The Creative Director will be involved in every aspect of a collaboration from the idea phase to the execution to ensure collateral, products and services adhere to Race Forward’s brand and overall vision.

 Leading a team of graphic designers, digital marketers, videographers, and other creative professionals, the Creative Director will manage the day-to-day details of this team’s visual projects, which may include social media, newsletters, position papers, reports, websites, advertising campaigns, video, logos, signage, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Lead the creation of visual assets for Race Forward’s programs, products, events, and campaigns to ensure consistency and alignment with Race Forward’s mission, vision, and brand.
  • Build an innovative environment for a creative team of digital marketers, graphic designers, videographers, animators, and other creatives.
  • Manage the creative process from ideation through production and delivery.
  • Oversee the creative team’s projects, spanning social media, publication layout, online and in-person event promotional materials and signage (environmental, banners, sponsor deliverables, etc.), websites, promotional products and apparel to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
  • Collaborate and communicate closely with team members, Race Forward staff across departments, and external partners to create visual assets that achieve project goals and effectively resonate with target audiences.
  • Convene regular production meetings to ensure projects are moving along on-time, shifting priorities, and problem-solving as needed, inform affected staff and project lead of any project shifts.
  • Create and maintain a digital infrastructure to house and store all digital creative files and final assets.
  • Manage the creative production budget and allocate resources efficiently.
  • Maintain a database and relationships with socially responsible creative vendors.
  • Establish a culture of learning for the creative team to stay up to date on the latest creative resources and techniques to enhance the organization’s visual presence.
  • Provide day-to-day, real-time supervision and feedback to team members.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform successfully in this role, candidate should possess the skills identified below: 

  • Expertise in visual communication, including animation, motion graphics, typography, and composition.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud programs Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  • Ability to manage a project from conception through production in print or web formats.
  • Ability to effectively oversee several projects simultaneously, keeping to deadlines, and signing off on projects before they are presented.
  • Effective team management, time management and organizational, multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and as a team leader.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), creativity, energy and enthusiasm.
  • Project management proficiency; ability to drive and navigate projects across teams.
  • Interest in and knowledge of the movement for Racial Justice and racial history of the United States.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, diverse work environment.

 

Qualifications and Experience 

 

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Creative Director.
  • Formal training in visual communications/graphic design.
  • Experience in animation, motion graphics, editorial design, typography, design theory, color theory, and illustrations.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
  • Knowledge of HTML.
  • Working knowledge of photography (composition, quality, editorial value).
  • Experience in preparing photos and graphics to be web and print ready. 
  • 3-5 years’ experience with print production,
  • 3-5 years’ experience with event collateral, including environmental signage, stage graphics, banners, and print production.
  • 3-5 years’ experience working collaboratively with web developers on user interface projects.
  • Strong background in branding

 

Additional Information

 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
  • Travel up to 20% of the time.

 

How to Apply

 

External Applicants: To apply for this position, please click the link below. To ensure full consideration, please be sure to include both a cover letter and resume with your application.

https://raceforward.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Race Forward is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In keeping with our commitment, Race Forward will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.  Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

EEO Statement

 

Race Forward provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.