Position Purpose Creative Design Manager leads the development and management of the Victory Schools brand, overseeing creative design, marketing materials, digital media, photography, videography, website content, social media, publications, and promotional initiatives. This role ensures all communications align with the organization's mission, values, and professional standards. The Creative Design Manager develops creative concepts, branding standards, campaigns, and multimedia content to support student recruitment, employee engagement, community partnerships, and public awareness. This position collaborates with leadership, departments, campuses, vendors, and community partners to create consistent, high-quality visual communications that strengthen the Victory Schools brand while supporting organizational goals. Marketing, Communications & Digital Media The Creative Design Manager provides leadership and support for marketing, communications, and digital media initiatives by developing creative campaigns, promotional materials, and communication strategies that strengthen community engagement, enrollment, recruitment, and organizational awareness. Develop and implement marketing campaigns promoting Victory Schools, Supreme Education Services, programs, partnerships, and initiatives. Create marketing materials, digital content, newsletters, advertisements, announcements, and promotional resources. Collaborate with Executive Leadership to develop communication strategies aligned with organizational goals. Support branding and visual presentation for events, meetings, trainings, conferences, and community outreach activities. Coordinate projects with vendors, printers, photographers, videographers, and media partners. Monitor timelines, evaluate marketing effectiveness, and recommend improvements. Maintain a consistent, professional public image across all communications. Perform additional marketing and communication responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Operations. Photography, Videography & Multimedia Production The Creative Design Manager plans, produces, and manages professional photography, videography, and multimedia content that highlights the mission, programs, achievements, students, and employees of Victory Schools and Supreme Education Services. This position supports marketing, recruitment, communications, fundraising, and community engagement while maintaining brand consistency and professional standards. Produce photography, videography, and multimedia content for events, programs, communications, and promotional initiatives. Capture and edit high-quality photos, videos, interviews, testimonials, highlight reels, and presentations. Develop visual stories that promote student success, employee engagement, organizational culture, and community partnerships. Collaborate with leadership and administrators to capture meaningful organizational activities. Maintain organized digital media archives and ensure compliance with privacy and media release requirements. Coordinate with vendors and manage multimedia equipment, recommending upgrades as needed. Create multimedia presentations for meetings, trainings, conferences, fundraising, and community events. Stay current with multimedia trends and technologies to enhance organizational communications. Perform additional multimedia responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Operations. Website, Social Media & Digital Content Management The Creative Design Manager oversees the organization's digital presence by developing, managing, and maintaining website content, social media platforms, digital communications, and online branding initiatives. This position ensures all digital content is accurate, engaging, visually consistent, and aligned with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Victory Schools and Supreme Education Services. Develop, maintain, and update content across all organizational websites to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and brand alignment. Design and publish digital content for organizational websites, landing pages, online publications, email communications, and digital marketing campaigns. Manage the organization's social media platforms by creating engaging graphics, videos, photography, promotional campaigns, and written content. Develop and maintain a comprehensive social media content calendar that supports organizational initiatives, enrollment, recruitment, fundraising, employee recognition, and community engagement. Monitor website performance, user engagement, and social media analytics while recommending strategies that strengthen organizational visibility and public engagement. Collaborate with Executive Leadership and District Office departments to ensure digital communications accurately reflect current organizational priorities and initiatives. Ensure digital content complies with organizational branding standards, accessibility requirements, copyright laws, and applicable regulations. Respond to changing organizational priorities by updating websites, digital publications, social media platforms, and marketing materials in a timely manner. Research emerging digital marketing strategies, social media trends, artificial intelligence tools, and communication technologies to strengthen the organization's online presence. Coordinate digital marketing initiatives with outside vendors, website developers, technology partners, and communication consultants as needed. Maintain secure organization and storage of digital assets, website files, social media credentials, and multimedia resources. Perform additional website, social media, and digital content management responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director of Operations. Strategic Planning, Brand Development, and Organizational Improvement The Creative Design Manager provides leadership in strategic planning, brand development, marketing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen the visibility, reputation, and growth of Victory Schools and Supreme Education Services. This position collaborates with Executive Leadership to develop creative strategies that support organizational priorities, student enrollment, employee recruitment, community engagement, fundraising initiatives, and long-term organizational success. Collaborate with the Executive Director of Operations and Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement organizational branding, marketing, and communication strategies. Develop annual creative services goals, marketing plans, project timelines, and departmental objectives that align with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Identify opportunities to strengthen the Victory Schools brand through innovative marketing campaigns, creative storytelling, and visual communications. Assist with the development and management of the Creative Services budget while ensuring responsible stewardship of organizational resources. Coordinate purchasing of creative software, photography and videography equipment, promotional materials, branded apparel, signage, printing services, marketing resources, and related supplies. Establish and maintain relationships with printers, promotional vendors, photographers, videographers, advertising agencies, web developers, and other creative partners to ensure quality services and cost-effective solutions. Evaluate creative projects, marketing campaigns, digital engagement, and organizational communications to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Research emerging design trends, marketing strategies, communication technologies, artificial intelligence tools, and multimedia innovations to enhance organizational communications and improve efficiency. Develop organizational templates, branding standards, creative workflows, and design systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and collaboration throughout the organization. Support organizational growth initiatives, new campuses, special programs, fundraising events, community partnerships, and strategic projects through creative planning and visual communications. Maintain organized project management systems, production schedules, creative calendars, and digital asset management systems to ensure timely completion of organizational priorities. Prepare reports, presentations, and project updates for Executive Leadership regarding marketing initiatives, branding projects, creative performance, and organizational communications. Recommend innovative ideas and creative solutions that strengthen organizational branding, public relations, community awareness, and employee engagement. Perform additional strategic planning and organizational improvement responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director of Operations. Collaboration and Communication The Creative Design Manager collaborates with Executive Leadership, District Office departments, school administrators, employees, vendors, community partners, photographers, media organizations, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication, consistent branding, and exceptional creative services throughout Victory Schools and Supreme Education Services. This position develops collaborative relationships that support organizational initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service. Collaborate with the Executive Director of Operations, Executive Leadership Team, Principals, Directors, Managers, and District Office personnel to support organizational initiatives and strategic priorities. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with school administrators, employees, vendors, media representatives, printers, photographers, videographers, web developers, advertising agencies, and community partners. Provide creative guidance and branding support to campuses and District Office departments regarding organizational communications, marketing materials, promotional items, presentations, and special projects. Communicate branding standards, project timelines, creative expectations, and production schedules clearly and professionally. Meet with stakeholders to gather project requirements, develop creative concepts, establish timelines, and ensure successful completion of creative projects. Present creative concepts, branding recommendations, marketing strategies, and design solutions to Executive Leadership and organizational stakeholders. Coordinate creative projects with internal departments and external vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery. Provide exceptional customer service while responding promptly and professionally to requests for creative services and marketing support. Promote collaboration, professionalism, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Represent Victory Schools and Supreme Education Services professionally during community events, marketing initiatives, conferences, promotional activities, and public engagements.

Qualifications Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Communications, Fine Arts, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Advanced training or professional certifications in graphic design, branding, photography, videography, digital marketing, web design, multimedia production, or related creative disciplines.

Experience Required:

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design, branding, marketing, visual communications, or creative services. Demonstrated experience managing multiple creative projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat) and other professional creative software. Experience developing marketing materials for print, digital media, websites, presentations, social media, and promotional campaigns.

Preferred:

Leadership or supervisory experience within a creative, marketing, communications, or branding department. Experience in public education, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven organizations. Experience managing websites, social media platforms, photography, videography, and multimedia production. Experience with AI-assisted design tools, Canva Enterprise, WordPress, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.

Licenses and CertificationsRequired:

Valid Arizona Driver License with an acceptable driving record. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card maintained throughout employment.

Preferred:

Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certifications. Professional certifications in Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Web Design, Photography, Videography, Branding, Social Media Marketing, or related creative disciplines. Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, Canva, WordPress, or other industry-recognized certifications. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The Creative Design Manager must possess the creative, technical, and organizational knowledge necessary to effectively lead the organization's branding, marketing, and visual communication initiatives while supporting the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Victory Schools and Supreme Education Services. Knowledge Graphic design principles, branding standards, and visual communications. Marketing, advertising, and public relations strategies. Digital marketing and social media management. Photography, videography, and multimedia production. Website design, website content management, and user experience principles. Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and Acrobat. Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, and project management software. Printing processes, promotional products, signage production, and vendor management. Copyright laws, branding guidelines, accessibility standards, and marketing best practices. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies that enhance creative development, content creation, workflow efficiency, and organizational communications. Skills Graphic design and visual storytelling. Branding and creative strategy. Photography and videography. Video editing and multimedia production. Website management and digital content creation. Social media marketing and campaign development. Project management and organization. Written and verbal communication. Customer service and collaboration. Creative problem-solving and innovation. Time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Abilities Develop innovative creative concepts that support organizational goals. Maintain consistent branding across multiple schools, departments, and communication platforms. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Work collaboratively with Executive Leadership, administrators, employees, vendors, and community partners. Produce professional-quality print, digital, video, and multimedia materials. Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality. Maintain confidentiality regarding organizational initiatives, executive communications, marketing strategies, and sensitive information. Exercise sound professional judgment, creativity, and attention to detail in all aspects of the position. Working Conditions The Creative Design Manager works in a dynamic and fast-paced creative environment requiring innovation, flexibility, collaboration, and exceptional organizational skills. This position regularly works in District Office settings while frequently traveling to school campuses, community events, and organizational activities to support marketing, branding, photography, videography, and communications initiatives.

Working conditions may include:

Work performed in District Office locations, school campuses, event venues, outdoor locations, and community settings. Frequent travel between campuses and organizational events. Regular interaction with Executive Leadership, school administrators, employees, students, families, vendors, photographers, media representatives, community partners, and members of the public. Simultaneous management of multiple creative projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Frequent use of computers, cameras, multimedia equipment, editing software, and creative technology. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work to support organizational events, marketing initiatives, fundraising activities, graduations, Back-to-School events, and other special events.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person