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Job Description:

JOB TITLE

Creative and Art Director

PROGRAM

VERBO

REPORTS TO

Verbo Program Director

SALARY

LOCATION

Remote with required travel

JOB TYPE

Full Time; Grant-Funded (3-year term with possibility of extension)

WORK SCHEDULE

General Description

The Creative & Art Director will lead the artistic direction of the Verbo Initiative, a three-year, multi-platform project designed to uncover and amplify culturally-rooted Hispanic stories of Christian faith—stories that reveal a vibrant, active, authentic, and incarnational faith, inspiring curiosity and engagement. The Creative & Art Director holds responsibility for shaping and safeguarding the artistic vision of the project. This role ensures that the three core artistic expressions—Short Documentaries, Music, and Visual Arts—as well as the intersecting element of Digital Media, consistently reflect the project’s mission of amplifying culturally-rooted Hispanic Christian stories in a cohesive, compelling, and integrated way.

The Creative and Art Director will guide the creative process across areas, maintain a unified visual and narrative identity, and ensure that all artistic outputs resonate authentically with the intended audience. This includes nurturing collaboration across artistic disciplines, protecting cultural integrity, and elevating the aesthetic and emotional impact of the work.

About You

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, artistic expertise, and hands-on production experience, providing leadership across multiple creative mediums while collaborating with internal teams, artists, and external partners. They are a creative and proactive leader who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments. They bring a unique combination of visionary thinking and practical execution, ensuring that multiple moving parts come together seamlessly. They are an expert in integrating storytelling, the arts, and digital innovation; and understanding diversity of Christian traditions, Hispanic Culture, community development, holistic approach, and practical theology. They have a deep appreciation for culturally rooted Hispanic expressions of faith and collaborate effectively with artists, faith leaders, and community partners. They are strategic yet hands-on, equally comfortable shaping the big picture and managing day-to-day project details.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Media Production, Communication, Marketing, or related field
Experience working for 5 years in:
- o Creative direction, art direction, or media production
- Arts, Storytelling and/or Production
- 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 Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field.
7 years of experience in program leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

Artistic & Creative Leadership

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.

Collaboration & Integration

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.

Project Oversight & Production Support

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.

Innovation & Cultural Leadership

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

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exist to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY CULTURE	Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
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.
PERKS	Meaningful employee engagement programs.
OTHER	Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

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