Illinois Secretary of State · 2 hours ago
Deputy Director - Digital Creative and Print
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
8+ years expThe Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is seeking a creative and technically skilled Deputy Director of Digital Creative and Print to lead the design team in producing cohesive products across digital platforms and printed materials. This role will focus on enhancing the Secretary of State brand and expanding the organization’s digital presence through strategic content creation and team supervision.
GovernmentNon ProfitOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Lead the design team in creating visually cohesive products across digital platforms and printed materials
Shape the direction of printed signage, website design, and social media content across various digital channels
Develop multimedia content for campaigns and projects, including photography and videography
Build upon and enhance the existing Secretary of State brand to ensure consistency and impact
Collaborate with the Director of Communication to expand the organization’s digital presence and meet audiences where they are
Create strategies that strengthen brand identity, increase engagement, and align with communications goals and messaging priorities
Supervise design teams in Springfield and Chicago, managing workloads and delegating responsibilities
Provide final approval on all visual creative to maintain quality and brand standards
Responsible for measuring effectiveness of communications programs, providing oversight and ensuring execution of programs and responsible for overseeing external agency vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field or minimum of 8-10 years of experience producing multimedia content, including video shooting/editing, photography, and graphic design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), and other relevant tools
Strong knowledge of camera equipment, lighting setups, and audio recording techniques
Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube)
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager or similar) and content formats is a plus
A portfolio or reel showcasing relevant work is required
Preferred
Experience with social scheduling tools and basic analytics reporting is preferred
Company
Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Secretary of State provides services for driver licensing, vehicle registration, business filings, and state records management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Leonard
Chief Information Security Officer
Martín Burciaga
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