Urban Strategies · 3 weeks ago
Creative and Art Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expUrban Strategies is an organization dedicated to equipping and connecting faith- and community-based organizations. The Creative and Art Director will lead the artistic direction of the Verbo Initiative, ensuring that various artistic expressions reflect the project's mission of amplifying culturally-rooted Hispanic Christian stories.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingService IndustrySocial
Responsibilities
Define and execute the artistic style for all Verbo projects, including film, music, visual arts, and digital content
Ensure creative consistency and high production standards across all media platforms
Collaborate with directors, producers, editors, and designers to translate concepts into compelling visual and narrative experiences
Guide the development of storyboards, design concepts, mood boards, and other pre-production materials
Review and provide feedback on creative outputs to ensure alignment with Verbo’s purpose, and outcomes
Work closely with the Verbo Program Director to ensure that creative outputs are aligned with the overall vision and strategy
Collaborate with Short Documentaries, Music, and Visual Arts, as well as Digital Media and Storytelling, to integrate visual, artistic, and narrative elements across components
Mentor and support other creative team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
Oversee production processes, from pre-production planning to post-production review
Ensure creative timelines and deadlines are met, maintaining quality under project constraints
Support budget planning for creative production, including allocation of resources for visual and artistic components
Research and incorporate emerging trends, techniques, and technologies in media, visual arts, and digital storytelling
Maintain sensitivity to Hispanic cultural traditions and Christian faith expressions in all creative work
Champion innovative approaches that enhance audience engagement and project impact
Other tasks as assigned related to the program and role within the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Media Production, Communication, Marketing, or related field
Experience working for 5+ years in: Creative direction, art direction, or media production
Experience working for 5+ years in: Arts, Storytelling and/or Production
Experience working for 5+ years in: Programs or projects with different Christian traditions
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in storytelling across multiple media formats
Experience leading teams and collaborating in multi-disciplinary creative projects
Proficiency in design and production software (Adobe Creative Suite, video/audio editing, digital media tools)
Knowledge of Hispanic cultural storytelling and different Christian Traditions
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Bilingual (Fluent English/Spanish)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Passion for our company's mission and values
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
7 years of experience in program leadership
Benefits
Remote work for eligible positions.
Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).
Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
401K matched contributions up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program.
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
Meaningful employee engagement programs.
Company
Urban Strategies
Urban Strategies is a social enterprise that provides management consulting services to help communities achieve transformational outcomes.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Whitley
Chief Financial Officer
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