Creative Services Manager

Primary Location:

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Manage the design and production of print collateral, print contracts, and visual communication projects in support of college branding initiatives. Supervise creative staff and coordinate the development of print and digital assets across multiple platforms. Collaborate with marketing contacts across the district and work with the production coordinator to establish project timelines, specifications, and production schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the design, production, and distribution of print and visual communication materials, including logos, brochures, catalogs, schedules, direct mail promotions, outdoor advertising, brand identity materials, photography, and video projects. Meet with clients to determine project requirements and communicate project objectives, timelines, and deliverables to the creative team.
• Ensure the consistent application of district branding standards and visual identity guidelines across print, digital, and multimedia communications.
• Facilitate meetings with clients and creative services staff to review project requests, establish priorities, and monitor project progress. Collaborate with Communications staff to coordinate project workflow and resource allocation.
• Coordinate printing specifications, bid documentation, and vendor communications. Manage pre-press production processes and conduct press checks as needed to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain printing and production budgets, including coordination and review of annual bid specifications in partnership with the purchasing department.
• Evaluate and recommend software, equipment, and technology solutions to support efficient operations, maintain industry standards, and enhance creative services productivity.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate creative services staff, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other assigned personnel. Assign workloads, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Coordinate and manage outsourced creative projects and vendor relationships, including freelance photographers, videographers, designers, and production contractors. Assist with the selection of contractors and oversee project execution to ensure quality standards and project objectives are met.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of graphic design theory, techniques and software
• Knowledge of visual presentation principles, including photography, videography and digital web-based
• Knowledge of advertising strategy and marketing communication principles
• Knowledge of print, photography and broadcast industry standards
• Knowledge of college priorities and key messages
• Knowledge of budget preparation, including bid requests and negotiation
• Design and creative skills
• Management and supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with leveraging AI tools to generate, explore, and refine creative concepts and visual direction in support of design projects
• Ability to assess and maintain brand standards
• Ability to review and analyze work of creative team and outside contractors
• Ability to motivate and supervise the creative team
• Ability to ensure creative work meets ADA accessibility standards and principles
• Ability to develop criteria and evaluate marketing communication efforts
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field and four (4) years of directly related experience.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$65,420.00

Hiring Maximum

$79,780.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

07/15/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.