CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Youth Rising

Bend, OR

Hybrid

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000/annually D.O.E. / Hourly, EOE

OVERVIEW:

Youth Rising (YR) is seeking an experienced, passionate, and Creative Director to join our team. You will be responsible for capturing, editing, and producing photos and videos for internal and external purposes, developing and implementing our mixed media strategy in order to increase our online presence and improve our marketing and promotional efforts. You will be working closely with the CEO and Marketing Team which includes a Digital Communications Manager and Youth Marketing Assistant. The Creative Director will be responsible for all graphic design needs for all departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Standardize and innovate advertising creative and content 
• Work both on and off-site
• Produce and edit content and build a library of amazing product and services videos and training videos
• Produce products/collateral in areas of design, writing, animation, cinematography, photography, and editing 
• Work with the Digital Communications Manager to ensure that all digital and physical assets for YR campaigns and internal organization campaigns are in alignment with company branding and goals.
• Be the advocate for the creative process internally, ensuring that all team members are fully versed on the process/approach, and follow it to the best of their ability
• Create a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary
• Follow the company’s branding guidelines understanding the value of brand voice and tone
• Maintain a portfolio that stretches across digital and traditional channels
• Conduct research to enhance content – This may also include identifying relevant topics, fact-checking, and analyzing sources to generate information.
• Work with the Digital Communications Manager to maintain the editorial calendar by scheduling due dates and tracking content through the editorial process and adhering to strict deadlines, ensuring that quotas are met
• Present monthly calendar and projects to the CEO
• Assist with an overall video brand and messaging strategy for the company and diverse campaigns
• Provide assistance as needed for special projects
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive and Leadership Team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design
• 7+ years experience as a creative lead or similar role (conception, art direction/creative guidance, design)
• 7+ years experience in graphic design
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, Quark, and Illustrator
• A strong eye for visual composition
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design
• Valid driver’s license, Insurance, Reliable vehicle
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude

POSITION TYPE & SCHEDULE:

FTE; Hybrid; Monday – Friday; occasional weekends; may require travel

*Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.

Please read the job post completely and carefully and reply with a cover letter and your resume and portfolio. Reply via EMAIL ONLY to [email protected]. Please, NO PHONE CALLS. Once both are received, we will send you an email verifying that we’ve received your documents. Please do not call to inquire.

Position open until filled.

Youth Rising