Cambium Assessment · 2 months ago
Senior Director Product Creative Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expCambium Assessment is a company that focuses on providing effective, research-based supplemental curriculum in literacy, math, and science. They are seeking a Senior Director of Product Creative Services to unify and elevate creative functions while fostering collaboration and consistency across teams, ultimately enhancing learner experiences.
E-LearningEducationTraining
Responsibilities
Design and optimize a new organizational culture, structure, and processes that align talent to strategic priorities and business outcomes
Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new creative processes, tools, and organizational shifts across diverse teams
Build and evolve a scalable shared services model that supports multiple product lines and initiatives
Coach and mentor leaders across functional areas—including UX research and discovery, art, animation, workflow design, and other areas—to elevate practice and drive continuous improvement
Foster a culture that attracts, retains, and grows top creative talent through intentional development pathways, inclusive practices, and recognition of excellence
Manage processes, resource allocation, and budgeting for each team, continuously looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Proactively manage a complex set of stakeholders in different subject-focused departments, balancing investments across the portfolio and building trust across functions
Develop and implement efficient workflows, tools, and governance structures for creative production and asset management
Create the conditions for cross-functional innovation through deep listening, adaptive structures, and facilitation of collaborative design practices
Explore and apply emerging technologies—including AI—to improve creative workflows, drive innovation, and enhance operational efficiency
Demonstrate the business impact of investments in design research and execution and proactively identify opportunities for both additional investment and/or greater operational efficiency. Ensure that clear KPIs are set and tracked for impact, quality, and efficiency across all product lines and all creative functions
Establish and identify opportunities for variation to standards, styles, and best practices for product design that all team members are expected to adhere to
Qualification
Required
A degree or equivalent experience/training in business, product design, an aspect of software development, or a related field
10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of experience leading creative teams that include UX, Art, and Graphic Design
Specific experience with org design for teams that work as a shared service across a multi-product, broad-portfolio organization, with demonstrated alignment to business outcomes. Track record of evolving teams and systems to support growth across multiple product lines, evolving business needs, and innovations in tools like AI and ML
A deep understanding of the Agile development process
Advanced ability to understand, set, and manage budgets and proactively recommend investment and divestment options
Executive-level leadership and communication skills, including the ability to make difficult decisions and communicate with tact and directness to all levels of the organization
Demonstrated success leading through ambiguity, navigating organizational change, and bringing structure to evolving teams, build culture, and evolve processes
Proven ability to coach people leaders of varied levels of experience toward effective talent and culture development
Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and incorporate it into decision making. Strong business acumen and the ability to connect design strategy to customer value and business metrics
Strategic thinking skills that drive continuous improvement and uncover ways to establish competitive advantages in the marketplace
Demonstrated experience in experimenting with and leveraging AI and other technologies to drive innovation and operational efficiency
Experience establishing and evolving design systems that support consistency, accessibility, and brand alignment across digital products
Experience with creating systems and processes to support co-design, playtesting, and other product research best practices
Deep understanding of early-stage UX research and workshop techniques to uncover customer problems and validate strategies and investment options
Familiarity with the contextual needs and dynamics of EdTech solutions, including the pedagogical goals of teachers and learners
Benefits
Remote First Work Environment
Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office
Company
Cambium Assessment
Cambium Assessment is an education and training center.
Founded in 1999Washington, District of Columbia, USA
501-1000 employees
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