Asst Director-Creative Services
Georgia Institute of Technology · Atlanta Metropolitan Area
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Job highlights
- Lead creative services for marketing campaigns.
- Supervise graphic designers and production staff.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external clients.
- Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
- Develop compelling visual marketing materials.
About the role
About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Department Information
Institute Communications leads the storytelling and stewardship of Georgia Tech's voice, working in partnership with communicators across campus to inform audiences, strengthen the Institute's reputation, and ensure consistency in brand and messaging. As the team that defines communication standards and guides collaborative efforts, we support a unified, strategic approach across platforms. This role contributes to that mission by developing creative solutions for executive-level initiatives, institute-wide communications, and research-focused projects, helping translate complex ideas into compelling, visually cohesive work that advances Georgia Tech's impact locally and globally.
Job Summary
Lead and supervise activities related to the creative development and production of all marketing and promotional materials necessary to execute unit/group marketing campaigns. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a regular basis with: faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. This position will advise and counsel: faculty, staff, and external stake holders. This position will supervise: assigned staff.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to determine marketing and promotional materials necessary to achieve strategic marketing objectives.
- Direct workflow and resource scheduling to ensure projects remain on-time and within budget.
- Perform and lead the idea generation, design, illustration and production of marketing and promotional materials for the unit/group.
- Supervise the development and production of all marketing and promotional materials including work contracted through external sources.
- Track, measure, and provide progress reports of marketing and promotional materials to clients.
- Ensure marketing and promotional materials are within Institute and unit policy and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key skills/competency
- Creative Services Leadership
- Marketing Campaign Development
- Graphic Design
- Project Management
- Content Production
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Brand Messaging
- Team Supervision
- Creative Strategy
- Visual Design
Skills & topics
- Creative Services Director
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Content Creation
- Brand Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Visual Communication
- Art Direction
- Digital Design
- Graphic Designer
- Marketing Manager
- Creative Director
- Atlanta
- Georgia Tech
- Higher Education
- Adobe Creative Suite
- UX/UI Design
- Storytelling
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in creative services, graphic design, and team leadership, matching keywords from the job description.
- Showcase your portfolio: Prepare a strong PDF or link demonstrating your best design work, concept development, and project execution.
- Understand Georgia Tech's values: Research their commitment to innovation, diversity, and community, and align your application with these principles.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your leadership style, problem-solving skills, and how you manage creative projects and teams.
- Network and inquire: Reach out to the hiring manager via email at '*****@gatech.edu' for specific questions about the role.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Creative Services Director at Georgia Tech?
- The Creative Services Director at Georgia Tech leads the development and production of marketing and promotional materials, supervises creative staff, manages project workflows, and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve strategic marketing objectives. This role involves hands-on creative work and team leadership.
- What qualifications are essential for the Creative Services Director position at Georgia Tech?
- A Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required. Additionally, 4-5 years of job-related experience is necessary, with a strong emphasis on leading creative projects, graphic design, and team supervision. Experience with UX/UI and design systems is preferred.
- How does Georgia Tech foster a positive work environment for its employees?
- Georgia Tech is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and fostering an outstanding and diverse community. They uphold values of academic excellence, diversity, innovation, collaboration, and ethical behavior, aiming to be an example of inclusive innovation.
- What is the expected salary range for the Creative Services Director at Georgia Tech?
- The proposed salary range for this position is between $74,966.00 and $105,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
- What is the application process for the Creative Services Director role at Georgia Tech?
- To apply, candidates must submit their application, which should include a portfolio as a PDF or a link to their work, in addition to other required documents. It's advisable to tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant experience.
- Does this Creative Services Director role at Georgia Tech require travel?
- No, this position does not require any travel. It is based within the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Atlanta.
- What kind of team will the Creative Services Director manage at Georgia Tech?
- The Creative Services Director will supervise assigned staff within the Institute Communications department. This involves setting goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations for the team.
- What is the organizational culture like at Georgia Tech for creative professionals?