Director of Brand & Creative Strategy
Overview
Lead the development and execution of visual storytelling and brand identity for a mission-driven education nonprofit serving New York and beyond. Own a unified brand identity across multi-channel campaigns, digital platforms, and community communications, shaping how the organization connects with its audience. Report into the broader Marketing function and partner with external agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated campaigns that drive recruitment, awareness, and engagement. This hybrid role offers broad creative ownership and the chance to build a high-visibility brand in a purposeful environment.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead the development and ongoing evolution of a unified brand identity across all marketing channels, including digital, print, video, and social platforms.
- 2Oversee creative direction for multi-channel campaigns, translating strategic objectives into clear, compelling visual narratives that drive recruitment, awareness, and engagement.
- 3Manage relationships with external creative agencies and production partners, ensuring quality and brand alignment across all deliverables.
- 4Drive consistent storytelling and visual alignment across every brand touchpoint, from campaign assets to community-facing communications.
- 5Oversee the development of photography, video, and campaign creative assets, from concept to final production.
- 6Build and maintain organized brand and creative asset libraries for organization-wide use, ensuring easy access and brand consistency.
- 7Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support organizational priorities through creative execution, including events, campaigns, and internal communications.
- 8Manage project timelines, approval workflows, and creative processes across multiple simultaneous initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery.
Requirements8
- 16+ years of experience in creative direction, brand strategy, or art direction roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating multi-platform campaign work.
- 2Background in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven environments preferred.
- 3Proven track record managing end-to-end creative projects, from concept to final delivery, including external vendor and agency management.
- 4Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- 5Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and guide internal teams.
- 6Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- 7Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- 8Hybrid role based in New York City, requiring in-office presence multiple days per week and occasional local travel.
Salary Insight
$120 - $140k per year
Similar open positions
Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.
The Springs Living
VerifiedArt Director, Brand Identity & Creative Team Lead
You own the visual identity for a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities across three states. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, you lead a small creative team and manage brand standards across print, digital, and video. You balance hands-on design with strategic direction, ensuring every asset reflects the brand's core values. This role offers ownership of brand architecture and the chance to shape creative output at scale.
Notability
VerifiedAssociate Director Creative Notability Brand Leadership
Lead creative direction for Notability brand shaping market presence. Set creative bar and hold agency accountable. Partner with Director of Design to unify visual language. Manage external agency relationships and drive strategic campaigns.
Change Craft
VerifiedAssociate Creative Director, Campaigns & Integrated Marketing
Shape campaigns that change lives as Associate Creative Director at Change Craft, a strategic communications agency in Sacramento, CA. Own end-to-end creative for assigned accounts, leading a team of designers, copywriters, and content strategists. Partner with strategy, PR, and digital teams to turn research into culturally resonant work for public agencies and nonprofits. This hybrid role balances hands-on craft with mentorship, presenting directly to senior clients and championing ideas with conviction.
SubCity Group
VerifiedHead of Social Media & Content Marketing
You will own our digital storytelling and brand engagement across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and emerging channels, reaching 5+ million monthly impressions. You lead a hybrid remote team of 5 content creators and strategists, reporting to the CMO. This role blends creative content production with data-driven iteration, and requires fluency in English and Spanish. You'll shape narratives for our culturally diverse audience and build lasting relationships with influencers and partners.
Bracane Company
VerifiedDirector of Program Marketing, Community Engagement
You will own the marketing strategy for programs that reach thousands of community members each year. As Director of Program Marketing, you lead a cross-functional team to drive participation and awareness across digital, print, and events. You report to the VP of Communications and collaborate closely with program leaders. Your work directly influences growth for a respected nonprofit in Dallas.
We Are Social
VerifiedAssociate Creative Director Organic Social
We Are Social seeks a culture-hungry social-first Associate Creative Director to lead creative teams and drive impactful campaigns. You will own day-to-day creative output partner with copywriters and art directors while mentoring junior staff. This role demands rapid response times and proactive initiative. Success requires deep resonance with social audiences and a forward-thinking mindset.