Art & Production Director

Colorado Christian University - College of Adult & Graduate Studies

Art & Production Director overseeing high-quality visual communications at Colorado Christian University. Leading design teams and ensuring brand integrity across multiple projects and platforms.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and a strong understanding of typography, layout systems, and print production processes. Capable of providing creative leadership, managing teams, and ensuring brand integrity across various mediums.

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Adobe Creative Cloud ExpertiseCreative LeadershipPrint Production ManagementTeam ManagementBrand Integrity Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Art DirectionGraphic DesignVisual CommunicationsTypographyLayout SystemsColor TheoryFile PreparationQuality ControlProject ManagementProofing Accuracy

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoringCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe AcrobatAI-Powered Creative ToolsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Creative ServicesVisual IdentityBrand GuidelinesProduction WorkflowsEmerging Technology Adoption

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide creative leadership and art direction for all Communications and Creative Services design projects to ensure high-quality, brand-aligned visual communications.
Supervise and mentor two full-time Graphic Designers, freelance design contractors, and the department’s Creative Project Manager, ensuring effective workflow, clear expectations, and consistent quality standards.
Provide creative oversight and strategic collaboration with the University Web Designer through a dotted-line reporting relationship to ensure consistency across web, digital, and print platforms.
Establish and maintain visual design standards that ensure alignment with CCU’s institutional brand identity and broader creative goals.
Supervise and approve design work to ensure quality, brand consistency, and technical accuracy prior to production or publication.
Direct the creative development of major University publications, marketing collateral, signage systems, event materials, and other strategic communications.
Manage production workflows including print vendor coordination, file preparation, proofing, and quality assurance.
Oversee print vendor selection and bid comparisons as needed, ensuring cost efficiency and production quality.
Ensure all creative deliverables adhere to brand guidelines, typography standards, color systems, and visual identity frameworks.
Maintain oversight of file organization, archiving systems, and production documentation.
Collaborate with CCS and UEM leadership and campus stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into effective visual communications.
Identify opportunities to improve creative workflows, production efficiencies, and emerging technology adoption within the design process.
Maintain high standards of service, professionalism, and responsiveness when working with internal University partners.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent portfolio-based experience considered.
8+ years of professional design experience with demonstrated progression into creative leadership, art direction, or production management roles.
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) on a Mac-based system.
Working knowledge of AI-powered creative tools (e.g., Nano Banana, ChatGPT, Topaz, and emerging generative design platforms) that support concept development, workflow efficiency, image refinement, and production accuracy.
Strong understanding of typography, layout systems, color theory, and visual hierarchy across both print and digital platforms.
Deep knowledge of print production processes including file preparation, vendor coordination, proofing, and quality control.
Demonstrated experience managing creative teams and coordinating production across multiple simultaneous projects.
Ability to maintain brand integrity across diverse mediums including print, digital communications, web, signage, and event materials.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for layout adaptation and file preparation.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and proofing accuracy.
Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to guide designers, provide constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
Professional and collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor creative staff and maintain a productive, solutions-oriented team environment.
A professional visual portfolio demonstrating strong art direction, brand stewardship, and production execution is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

tuition waiver program
excellent healthcare
generous paid time off
matching 403(b) retirement plan
additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings