Senior Director of Creative

Job Description:

Berklee is seeking an accomplished and visionary
** Senior Director of Creative
** to be the driving force behind our visual storytelling across the globe. This executive
** mission-driven
** leadership role requires a candidate who excels in
** integrated design excellence**, brand strategy, and leading a high-impact team. Your work will elevate Berklee's visual expression across all digital properties, advertising, and marketing collateral, directly supporting our
** commitment to creativity
** and
** innovation**.
** At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.
**** About the Role & Responsibilities
** The Senior Director of Creative will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor, managing a team of designers while overseeing concept development, execution, and delivery of high-impact creative work. This role requires an on-site presence of three days a week and focuses on ensuring all visuals align with Berklee's brand pillars and resonate with diverse global audiences.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Creative Leadership & Vision:
** Elevate and manage Berklee's visual expression across large, cross-channel campaigns (web, social, email, video, print) while ensuring a consistent and cohesive brand identity.
* ** Execution &

Innovation:
** Lead art direction, planning, and execution for all photography to grow the brand asset library. Champion
** creative testing
** and apply data insights to refine creative for maximum impact (engagement, conversion).
* ** Innovation:
** Explore and integrate emerging technology tools, including
** AI-assisted design
** and production optimization.
* ** Collaboration & Partnership:
** Foster strong, trusted relationships across Admissions, Advancement, and Marketing teams, ensuring creative work is aligned with goals and effectively amplifies key events and milestones.
* ** Team Leadership & Development:*
* ** Mentor, coach, and inspire
** in-house and freelance designers, providing clear, actionable feedback to push creative boundaries and uphold a high standard of craft and originality.
** What You'll Bring
** The ideal candidate combines strategic acumen with a superb understanding of design principles and a proven track record of leading complex campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
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* Key Requirements:

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* ** 10+ years of progressive experience
** in creative direction, art direction, or design leadership.
* Proven track record of leading brand and performance campaigns across
** digital, print, and experiential channels**.
* Outstanding sense of design, including composition, color, and typography.
* ** Skilled in art directing
** live-action shoots and still photography, with an eye for detail and consistency.
* Ability to translate
** strategic goals into compelling visual concepts
** that drive measurable outcomes.
* Fluency in
** Adobe Creative Suite** (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and experience managing competing priorities with project management software.
* Strong commitment to supporting and promoting a
** diverse and inclusive environment**.
* This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days of remote work each week
** Berklee Culture & Benefits
** Berklee’s mission is to
** educate, train, and develop the world's most inspired and innovative artists**. You'll be part of a passionate, diverse, and global community dedicated to this vision.
** Here, you’ll find:
*** A
** mission-driven culture
** where your ideas matter and your impact is visible.
* A
** diverse and inclusive community
** committed to
** lifelong learning and collaboration**.
* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and
** paid holidays, including a winter break**, to support
** work-life balance**.
* Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance plans.
* ** Tuition benefits
** for you and your family, including free or discounted courses.
* Retirement planning with a
** 403(b) plan and matching contributions**.
* Access to
** unforgettable performances, guest artists, and events**.Join us in shaping the visual identity of the future of music and performance!

Hiring Range: **$132,000
** to **$160,000**; salary dependent on relevant experience…