Strong portfolio showcasing skills in digital content
development, including graphics, video, animations, and interactive
media.
Advanced level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with an
emphasis on Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, and
Audition.
Proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator or other design
applications is a plus.
Experience writing, editing, and optimizing content for diverse
audiences and platforms (web, email, social media, print).
Ability to translate complex educational topics into
accessible, engaging visuals and narratives.
Skilled in creative direction, storytelling, and multimedia
production across a variety of formats.
Strong communication, problem-solving, project management, and
client relationship skills.
Experience mentoring and leading creative teams; ability to
coach and develop staff and on-camera talent. Strong management
skills.
Confident presenting ideas and creative work to senior
leadership and stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects
independently, and maintain high standards of quality and
efficiency.
Experienced in scriptwriting, storyboarding, visual
storytelling, and supporting inclusive, brand-aligned content
development.
Expertise in color correction, audio mixing, and advanced
editing techniques.
Strong understanding of studio setup, lighting design, camera
work, and on-location production.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design,
multimedia, or a related field (Master's preferred).
6 to 8 years of experience of professional experience in
content creation, digital marketing, or creative
direction-preferably in higher education or online learning
environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Team Management Manage Video Production team, graphic
designers, and Production Specialists in delivering the highest
quality, innovative multimedia products and supporting their
individual growth.
- Works closely with learning design, business intelligence, and
program management teams to ensure seamless integration of creative
production with strategic objectives.
- Manages and works closely with the Senior Multimedia Specialist
to ensure consistent policy and design procedures are followed by
the graphic design and animation team.
- Contributes to positive team culture. Acts as effective liaison
with other teams within EDGE to produce exemplary results.
- Takes feedback from team members and clients and finds the best
ways to address concerns and provide new solutions.
- Acts as a team player and pitches in wherever help is needed
across learning products, including supporting management of media
production, studio set up and break down, coaching faculty, staff,
and students, and communication across teams.
- Leads and mentors a diverse design team with specialized
capabilities in video production, digital media, visual design,
animation, and emerging technologies to deliver exceptional
multimedia content.
- Leads professional development for team.
2) Multimedia Design Management
- Leads the Video Production, Virtual Production, and Creative
Digital Media team to deliver best-in-class video and digital media
production experiences.
- Leads media discovery, ideation, and prototyping processes for
new programs, partnership opportunities, and digital learning
innovations.
- Establishes product vision, design standards, and quality
benchmarks across all EDGE media design outputs, ensuring
consistency and excellence in learner-facing materials
- Provides leadership, inspiration, and innovative creative
thinking to all productions to deliver exceptional work throughout
the entire multimedia production process.
- Coordinates all elements of production.
- Manages multiple, concurrent projects and workflows, ensuring
efficiency and clear communication across EDGE teams and with our
external vendors.
- Provides creative content expertise and operational support for
B2B partnerships, program development, and innovation
initiatives.
Product Design, Media Strategy, and Relationship
Management
- Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Video Production to
ensure the Studio is maintained as a showcase space and meets
short- and long-term objectives.
- Presents creative concepts, product vision, and strategic
recommendations to senior leadership, academic partners, and
external stakeholders. Leads the production of compelling
educational media assets for high impact projects and marketing
assets. Builds digital media assets and components to be reused,
scaled, and optimized across different learning management systems
and distribution channels.
- Collaborate with Senior team members, including the Senior
Director, Sr. Learning Designer, and Sr Graphic Designer/Animator
on prototype ideation and strategy for video production.
- Leads digital media development vision and strategy, scope
within timeline, and expectations of quality after identifying the
media scope of products.
- Collaborates with our marketing partners to analyze marketing
performance metrics and audience engagement data to inform content
strategy refinement and optimization.
- Collaborate with the design teams and faculty to brainstorm,
identify, and create digital media asset types, features, and
development strategies that achieve product quality, time, and
budget expectations.
- Lead the development of Virtual Production and Video
Exemplars.
- Establish best practices for media content development and
learner messaging, ensuring consistency in quality, voice, and
brand alignment across all digital touchpoints. Supports media and
the design team to scope out projects at the suite and individual
product level and make recommendations on assignments
- Develops and executes comprehensive product storytelling and
learner engagement strategies for EDGE programs, B2B partnerships,
and institutional initiative
Position Type
Marketing and Communications
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111S
Expected Hiring Range:
$87,785.00 - $123,998.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Associate-Director-of-Design---Creative-Strategy_R141136
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