What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Director - Books and Curriculum position at David C Cook?
Creative Director – Books and Curriculum
Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Full-time
Position Summary
If you have a passion for curriculum and book publishing, and a proven track record of leading high-performing creative teams—keep reading, this may be the perfect fit.
The Creative Director – Books and Curriculum provides strategic leadership and hands-on creative direction across visual content for authors, products, and brand initiatives. This role leads a talented team of in-house designers, contracted creatives, and external partners to produce market-leading assets that reflect the organization’s mission and values. The ideal candidate excels in graphic design, video production, or both, and brings a strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence and innovation. They will foster a collaborative team culture, drive brand consistency, and ensure timely communication with internal and external stakeholders across publishing, curriculum, marketing, production, and author relations.
Key Responsibilities
David C Cook is a leading nonprofit Christian publisher with a rich history of creating transformative resources. We are dedicated to equipping the global Church with powerful resources for spiritual growth, including books, curricula, and music. We are seeking a Creative Director – Books and Curriculum to join and lead our dynamic creative team and help shape the visual identity of our books and brand.
Why Join Us?
At David C Cook, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values creativity, collaboration, and spiritual growth. We offer a supportive environment where your work directly impacts readers and ministries around the world.
To Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Full-time
Position Summary
If you have a passion for curriculum and book publishing, and a proven track record of leading high-performing creative teams—keep reading, this may be the perfect fit.
The Creative Director – Books and Curriculum provides strategic leadership and hands-on creative direction across visual content for authors, products, and brand initiatives. This role leads a talented team of in-house designers, contracted creatives, and external partners to produce market-leading assets that reflect the organization’s mission and values. The ideal candidate excels in graphic design, video production, or both, and brings a strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence and innovation. They will foster a collaborative team culture, drive brand consistency, and ensure timely communication with internal and external stakeholders across publishing, curriculum, marketing, production, and author relations.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide all creative projects and ensure the overall quality of work produced by the creative department.
- Lead and direct the creative team in producing marketing collateral and content, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Manage the full creative process from concept to completion, ensuring efficient workflows and timely project delivery.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ideate and develop impactful digital content aligned with strategic objectives.
- Oversee creative output to ensure consistency with brand guidelines across all platforms and channels.
- Build treatments and implement actionable strategies and creative deliverables for graphic design, video, and web projects using cutting-edge technologies and trends.
- Develop and refine brand guidelines, establishing and enforcing visual and creative standards that reflect company values and resonate with the target audience.
- Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction to direct reports, supporting their professional growth and aligning efforts with the overall vision and goals of David C Cook.
- Collaborate with team members to assess resource needs and determine when to engage external partners or agencies to optimize project outcomes.
- Actively contributes to the development and execution of innovative strategies that enhance market position and drive revenue growth.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually improve creative processes and outputs.
David C Cook is a leading nonprofit Christian publisher with a rich history of creating transformative resources. We are dedicated to equipping the global Church with powerful resources for spiritual growth, including books, curricula, and music. We are seeking a Creative Director – Books and Curriculum to join and lead our dynamic creative team and help shape the visual identity of our books and brand.
Why Join Us?
At David C Cook, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values creativity, collaboration, and spiritual growth. We offer a supportive environment where your work directly impacts readers and ministries around the world.
To Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.
Salary : $72,320 - $90,401
