Creative Manager

CTI

Creative Manager at California Institute of Applied Technology managing branding and marketing assets. Supporting execution of creative campaigns and hands-on design work.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support the creative direction and execution of CIAT brand assets across digital and print channels
Ensure consistency and quality across all creative outputs, including website design, landing pages, advertising creatives, social media assets, email design, and video content
Collaborate closely with other members of the marketing team to concept, develop, and execute integrated marketing campaigns that drive engagement and conversions
Manage and prioritize all incoming creative requests, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities
Develop and maintain creative workflows, timelines, and project tracking systems to support efficient execution
Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development support to direct reports
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance check-ins, and career development planning with creative team members
Delegate projects effectively while maintaining accountability for final deliverables and overall quality
Execute hands-on creative work as needed, including graphic design, video editing, and light web design updates
Manage the ongoing maintenance of CIAT’s brand identity, visual guidelines, and design systems
Oversee the design and optimization of website pages and landing pages with a focus on user experience and conversion performance
Contribute to conversion rate optimization (CRO) efforts by testing and improving creative elements such as layouts, messaging, and visual hierarchy
Manage relationships with external creative vendors or freelancers as needed
Ensure all creative assets align with CIAT’s compliance requirements, including Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies
Partner with HR to coach and counsel employees as needed
Manage and enforce timekeeping policies to ensure accuracy and timely processing of employee timecards
Conduct timely, accurate, and fair performance reviews, free from bias
Ensure a safe, secure, and ethical work environment
Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met
Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism
Embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in creative, design, or marketing roles, with at least 1-2 years of experience managing or mentoring others preferred
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience across graphic design, web design, and video content
Proficiency in design and video tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) or equivalent
Hands-on experience with video editing and a willingness to execute across multiple creative formats
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and marketing/project management tools
Ability to balance hands-on creative work with team leadership and project delegation
Strong understanding of branding, visual storytelling, and user experience principles
Experience supporting performance marketing efforts, with an understanding of how creative impacts engagement and conversion
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Willingness to work outside of standard business hours when necessary to meet business needs and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and growth opportunities
High-performing creative assets support paid media, SEO, and email marketing initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic designweb designvideo editingproject managementbrandingvisual storytellinguser experienceconversion rate optimizationcreative directioncreative workflows

Soft Skills

coachingmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailflexibilityaccountabilityleadershipcustomer satisfaction

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's degree in MarketingBachelor's degree in Communications