Executive Director, Creative

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

Summary

As Executive Creative Director on our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of the creative vision and direction across the entire ETS enterprise. You will work in partnership and collaboration with the business units to create visually compelling design, messaging, and marketing. You will lead, inspire, and direct cross-discipline teams to interpret, create, and effectively deliver against a wide variety of creative briefs, for both internal and external work. Your creative expertise will help strengthen our brand, enhance the employee experience, and develop solutions that resonate with consumers, both inside and outside our organization.

ETS is a dynamic and innovative educational research and learning company that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our customers. We are seeking a talented Executive Creative Director to join our Global Marketing and Innovation/Communications & Brand Team and play a key role in shaping the brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative leader who is passionate about design and eager to make a significant impact within our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Shape the larger vision and scope of the creative work. Give feedback to the team to ensure all creative output is on brand, aligned with the goals, and is of expected quality. Lead, create, sell, and defend project solutions to stakeholders.
• Creative Direction: Direct across creative disciplines, and partner with leads of other disciplines. Make the ultimate decision on the direction of how the design system and/or marketing framework should be made or executed.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage and develop significant relationships with stakeholders and external partners, and help define and articulate their business, marketing, and brand goals. Create and facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define objectives and scope of a project.
• Team Management: Inspire, lead, and shape the creative team. Provide performance feedback.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred

Experience:

• 12+ years of professional experience, with a minimum of five in a leadership position, preferably in an in-house marketing or corporate environment.

Other Requirements:

• Experience and/or literacy of Visual Design Principles, Copywriting, Experience Design, and Experience Strategy.
• Literacy of Technology (Programming and Quality Assurance).
• Expert working knowledge of current tools used in developing designs for digital spaces.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other current tools.
• Exceptionally creative and solutions-oriented, as demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing a range of design work.
• Optimistic and passionate about the work the team is doing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Very strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong time management skills combined with self-motivation to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Proven track record of success working in a very fast-paced environment, multi-tasking among a large number of work products and internal partners.

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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.
From: Educational Testing Service