Savannah Technical College, a recognized leader in technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, seeks a trailblazing Director of Creative Services to shape and elevate its creative identity through bold visuals, cutting-edge digital strategies, and cohesive campus branding.  Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Public Relations and Marketing, this position plays a critical role in advancing the College's mission by crafting innovative brand experiences, immersive storytelling, and ensuring the College's visual identity is consistently represented across all campuses.  From concept to execution, this role drives the creative vision for all physical and digital brand elements that support the College's presence and impact within our community.

Responsibilities

• Manage and amplify the College's brand identity, ensuring all creative elements deliver a cohesive, memorable, and compelling message across digital platforms, print materials, signage, and on-campus branding.
• Design and executive visually stunning, data-driven campaigns that inspire action and spotlight the College's programs, successes, and community partnerships.
• Guide the design, placement, and consistency of campus signage and environmental branding, ensuring alignment with the College's overall identity and values.
• Lead the development of digital-first strategies to drive engagement, including interactive content, dynamic visuals, and innovative storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.
• Produce captivating visual narratives by leveraging high-quality photography, videography, and graphic design to bring the College's stories to life.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, faculty, and leadership to gather insights and align creative strategies with College-wide objectives and shared priorities.
• Mentor and inspire a high-performing creative team, fostering an environment that encourages experimentation, growth, and innovation.
• Transform how visual storytelling is used across platforms, ensuring consistent excellence in digital content for social media, web, and mobile.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of event materials, community outreach graphics, and branded promotional materials for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all physical and digital brand outputs align with accessibility and inclusivity standards.
• Stay at the forefront of trends in design, branding, and digital storytelling, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the College's marketing efforts.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in brand management, graphic design, photography, videography and copywriting, with a demonstrated ability to lead creative brand initiatives, produce digital campaigns, and craft compelling visual stories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Canva, and other design platforms.
• Track record of delivering bold, imaginative content to diverse platforms, including social media, websites, and multimedia campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, actively listen to stakeholder needs, and translate shared input into cohesive, innovative designs.
• Strong understanding of digital-first storytelling, typography, accessibility standards, and publication design.
• Exceptional organizational skills, comfortable managing multiple creative projects with overlapping deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in brand management, graphic design, photography, videography, and copywriting, with a demonstrated ability to lead creative brand initiatives, produce digital campaigns, and craft compelling visual stories.
• Leadership experience in higher education marketing, with a focus on visual storytelling across digital and physical mediums.
• Proficiency in emerging technologies like new animation, VR/AR content creation, and interactive visual design.
• A portfolio showcasing high-impact visual objects that reflect a deep understanding of brand alignment and audience engagement.
• Familiarity with Savannah Technical College's mission, programs, and values is a plus.
• Prior experience in an agency setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams and high-profile stakeholders to achieve ambitious creative goals.

About Savannah Technical College

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more.  With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families.  Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities.  For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about collaboration, creativity, and leading bold branding efforts, this is your opportunity to lead Savannah Technical College's creative transformation with bold branding, dynamic storytelling, and groundbreaking design.  Join our team and help redefine our creative direction and inspire the future of education in Georgia.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

 For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

 Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.