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Creative Services Manager
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences seeks a Creative Services Manager (Marketing Communications Specialist 5) to serve as the art director and lead designer for the College and Penn State Extension. The Manager oversees the Penn State and extension visual identities across all media, produces high-profile college marketing and recruitment materials, and supervises a team of design, editing, writing, and production staff. This position is responsible for the planning, leadership, design, production, and printing of high-quality, cost-effective publications and materials for stakeholders throughout Pennsylvania. The Manager is responsible for the leadership, planning, design, and production of more than 300 new and revised educational and marketing publications and materials annually.
This position works closely with vendors, the financial office, staff, faculty, specialists, and administration throughout the University, college, and extension to provide the highest quality and cost-effective materials possible. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will possess an intimate understanding of design; experience with a variety of software, including, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.; demonstrated project management skills; excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; a strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concept; comfort interacting with clients and internal staff alike; and strong persuasive skills. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in design and brand management.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
How to Apply
Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/69787
Job posted March 16, 2017
