Job Description

Job Summary

Harvard University Press seeks a Creative Director with global responsibility for the visual iteration and evolution of the Press's core brand identity across its entire range of products, across all formats, media, and platforms. The following areas will be under the Creative Director's direct oversight: HUP branding, design and branding of the Press' books and digital products, and design and branding of all promotional activities, including but not limited to advertisement, visual assets for print and digital marketing, and site-specific conference and trade show creatives in North America, UK, Europe, and South Asia. The successful candidate will maintain a diverse list of world-class design professionals (print, digital, animation, illustration, typography, photography, and creative strategy) and work closely with them to deliver successful design solutions to meet the Press's publishing needs and core mission; train relevant HUP staff on design and branding fundamentals; work closely with editorial, sales, and marketing to constantly articulate, refine, and evolve the Press's overall visual idiom with special emphasis on how each product is designed to succeed within its publishing category while also communicating the brand's design signature in aggregate.

Position Description

• Plan and oversee the design development and execution of all print and digital products, and all matters related to brand identity in keeping with HUP's publishing schedule
• Design and branding of all promotional activities, advertisements, visual assets for print and digital marketing, and site-specific conference and trade show creative
• Submit ideas for projects and oversee the development of all creative content
• Supervise all work completed by the creative department
• Work with executives and other creative leaders to set project deadlines and content goals
• Present project information, including deadlines and budgets to the Director
• Recruit freelance print and digital design professionals; negotiate their fees and contract
• Train in-house staff to execute designs according to industry standard
• Oversee the creative budget in alignment with the Director's strategic priorities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field, plus 15+ years of experience indesign, or in-house publishing environment
• Minimum of five years successfully managing or leading self-directed creative teams
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, packaging, competency working in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe After Effects, and Canva
• Proven track of designing high-profile publications and bestsellers required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Photography, illustration, and hand-lettering skills a plus
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• 4-5 years of experience in teaching design in a higher education institution preferred
• International design experience (outside the U.S.) a plus

Additional Information

Please note : This position's orientation and review period will be 6 months.

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