Director of Creative Production

Skills :     Production Assistant

Job Description:

Feel Good About Doing Good

The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and Pregnancy Resource Centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose.

We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours!

Overview

Leading a team of thinkers and doers, the Director of Creative Production will bring a mix of marketing expertise and business acumen to the role, promoting our mission and those of our valued clients. We’re looking for an experienced manager of people, someone who can inspire others while taking our creative output to a new level as we continue to grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative strategies and designs aligned with the Order’s overall marketing, brand, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior executives to understand their business goals, target audiences, and market trends to shape the creative vision.
• Partner with the Marketing team to establish key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of creative campaigns.
• Collaborate closely across all Marketing channels, corporate communications, product, and field support teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to creative initiatives.
• Manage and lead the creative team for designing and finalizing projects that include graphic design layout for print, promotional, web design, and social media.
• Set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality creative assets.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, identify opportunities to innovate, and differentiate our creative approach.
• Direct activities and goals for the professional goal development of team members.
• Ensure that cost-effective print specifications are followed without compromising creative quality.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external creative agencies, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Develop and manage the creative budget, optimizing internal and external resources to achieve the highest level of creativity and impact.

Skills Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of teams in a complex organization
• Problem-solving to meet strategic, operational, and third-party requirements
• Delivery of results
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the Order
• Effective at driving change
• Time management and prioritization; attention to detail
• Delivery of quality results
• Strong people/communication skills
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Required:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in advertising, design, or graphic communications
• 15 years of related experience in creative design services, print management, and vendor management.
• Advanced knowledge of Quark X-Press, Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of Vendor Graphic transfer programs
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics AX and SAP

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,400-$140,900.

Authorization To Work In The United States Is Required

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Ability to travel as needed

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
• A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Health club membership reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program