Purpose:
This Assistant Director of Creative Design is primarily responsible for the creative design and development of all printed and digital communications for Chestnut Hill College. It provides leadership and implementation support across the institution for brand strategy and compliance. The position also contributes to the creation of written, photographic, and video assets.
About Chestnut Hill College Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is an independent, Catholic institution rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition that fosters equality through holistic education. Distinguished by its strong mission, collegial environment, and dedication to personalized instruction through a small faculty-to-student ratio, the College promotes the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. Located in the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, it serves a culturally diverse student body.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, business, new media, journalism or related field
- Minimum of three years of experience in a related position
- Proven writing, design, and storytelling experience with ability to engage multiple audiences on print and digital platforms
- Demonstrated work experience with graphic design and content development, including project management with vendors
- Ability to work with a communication team where ideas are freely expressed and communication channels are open
- Demonstrated knowledge of AP style guidelines
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Some flexible hours needed in support of major events and key deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing assets and campaigns for digital and social media
- Higher education experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
- Provide graphic design support for Enrollment Management, the Office of Institutional Advancement, and other departments across campus
- Supervise the production of CHC Newsletter and other reoccurring campus communications
- Oversee creative design at the College and ensure alignment with CHC brand
- Assist with photography and video production for marketing and communications purposes
- Develop and maintain an annual plan and calendar in support of content development and distribution
- Provide writing support for the Communications team as needed
- External Print Production for Institutional Advancement, Student Life, Admissions, and Alumni projects
- Maintain CHC’s licensed fonts and logos in all file formats, Brand Management
- Digital Design: social media graphics, Canva and Slate libraries, communications digital screens
- On-Campus Print Production
- Manage campus communications through Mailchimp