Job description

The Art Direction and Design Manager gets to lead a team of designers in the exciting, ever-evolving world of EdTech for a global player in this field. You get to grow, upskill and inspire a team of designers hungry to create great, effective work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and managing the design team within Creative Studios.
• Ensuring that all design output (marketing and education) is of the highest quality, ensuring innovation and an industry-leading standard, both stylistically and pedagogically.
• Collaborating with other creative studio heads, departments and department managers to ensure excellent output.
• Assist Head with the alignment of all visual communication requirements with broader business requirements.
• Create and refine principles for design that meet the requirements of the team as a whole.
• Ensure that all output is on brand for GetSmarter, 2U, Inc. and University Partners and to the highest standard.
• Maintain a high standard of execution and attention to detail in all aspects of visual design, and ensure consistency at all times.
• Share industry best practice, latest trends and cutting-edge technologies.
• Head of Design is expected to drive change and innovation within the department, as well as guide and develop their direct reports in their respective skills.
• Input on the Design budget, to ensure the team has the resources and training needed to produce world class, industry-leading creative work.
• Recruit top tier talent and collaborate with OPs to ensure accurate resource allocation.
• Assist Head with identifying poor processes and implementing improved/streamlined processes.
• Ensure regular upskilling/ training/ inspirational sessions with your team.
• Manage direct reports (leads), their priorities, PDSs and ensure their high performance, career growth and engagement.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company at all times and ensure the brand’s integrity and consistency is always maintained.

Company Description

GetSmarter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 2U, Inc., is a digital education company that partners with the world’s leading universities to select, design and deliver premium online short courses.

Requirements

• Management and Leadership experience is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Honors or Masters is preferable
• Seven+ years’ brand/ marketing experience with a focus on digital design and problem-solving
• Industry-leading creative portfolio
• Ability to evaluate copy
• Experience in Education or on Education brands is advantageous
• Technical knowledge and computer literacy essential: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Mac OS X. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is advantageous

Competencies

• Leadership and Management skills
• Excellent Time Management
• Administration and organisational skills
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
• Excellent Presentation and Communication skills
• Proactive
• Team player
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-management
• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment

If you do not hear from us within four weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. If this is the case, please do not be discouraged from applying for suitable vacancies at GetSmarter in the future. 

Posted on 17 Jul 11:13