Creative Director

The Department of Communications and Marketing uses strategic communications to increase knowledge of and support for the university among its various constituents and to enhance Elizabeth City State University's image and identity. We strengthen existing relationships and create new ones by interacting with the media, marketing the university's educational opportunities, programs, services and activities, and conveying the university's key messages. As part of a two-way approach to communications and relationship-building, we also provide feedback from internal and external audiences and improve the image and identity of the university with that feedback.

The Creative Director is the keeper of the Elizabeth City State University brand, establishing and maintaining the institution's visual identity. The position defines the creative vision for institutional collateral in alignment with the brand and in collaboration with stakeholders bridging the gap between business strategy and visual storytelling, ensuring all messaging resonates with target audiences. The Creative Director leads the development and execution of visual concepts, designs, and strategies for the university as well as supports the implementation of trademark and licensing ensuring proper brand usage and cohesion across the enterprise.

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and safeguard a comprehensive brand identity across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with institutional goals.

Ability to establish and communicate a compelling creative vision, inspire innovative thinking, and guide the development of high-quality visual and multimedia content.

Strong understanding of design principles, visual communication, and audience engagement strategies to effectively translate complex ideas into impactful creative assets.

Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, oversee production workflows, and deliver projects on time and within scope.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships, facilitate consensus, and work effectively with campus leaders, faculty, staff, students, external vendors, and other stakeholders.

Knowledge of trademark and licensing practices, brand governance, and compliance standards with the ability to ensure proper use of university marks and visual identity assets.

Ability to align creative initiatives with institutional priorities, marketing objectives, and audience needs, using data and insights to inform creative decision-making and measure effectiveness.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of four years of experience in marketing, business, communications, or a similarly affiliated field.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.