About RightNow Media
RightNow Media’s mission is to work with the global church to inspire people to love others before self and Christ above all. We serve the global church by providing streaming video resources that inspire and equip people to disciple and love others—at home, at work, at school, and in their communities. We love teamwork, authentic stories, our families, hard work, and the church.
We’ve been a Certified Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute for the past five years.
Job Description
RightNow Media is looking for a Creative Director to join our team in McKinney, TX, to lead the design team and own RightNow Media’s brand design. This role will determine and direct the creative vision for our Marketing department, manage the day-to-day of the graphic design team, and work closely with the rest of the marketing department to create engaging content that meets the expectations of our customers. The Creative Director will also play an important part in establishing the look and feel of our core products.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Design Team
- Manage the day-to-day assignment of projects for the entire design team, which includes Graphic Designers and Web Designers.
- Complete regular coaching, checkpoints, and biannual reviews with direct reports.
- Provide regular updates to Vice President, Marketing & Communications about team performance, attitude, and behavior.
- Work with the Vice President, Marketing & Communications to determine the needs of the team and the strategic goals that align with the overall business objectives.
- Oversee the Creative Process
- Conduct brainstorming sessions with the Marketing and Design teams to develop innovative and actionable initiatives.
- Review all creative project proposals and determine the feasibility of each project.
- Lead and review the work of the creative team members, ensuring consistent, quality design across all graphics, web, print, and digital marketing collateral.
- Project manage all creative work, determining prioritization and establishing realistic timelines.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Partner with the other Marketing leaders to support strategic initiatives to generate new leads and engage with our current customers.
- Collaborate with the Video Production team on design projects to support new releases.
- Work with the Marketing and Sales teams to identify design-related resources that support the sales process.
- Work closely with leaders across all departments to set timelines and expectations for inter-departmental projects.
- Define the Creative Vision
- Act as champion and guardian of all brand standards across the organization.
- Set and maintain the design style for all RightNow Media brands.
- Continually raise the design bar and provide a fresh vision for the style of our brands.
This Job Description is not all-inclusive and can be modified verbally and in writing by the Vice President, Marketing & Communications at any time.
Required Competencies
- Eye for Design: Great design eye and aesthetic that elevates the RightNow Media brand.
- Team Player: Fosters collaboration and communication; places high value on relationships, including the ability to quickly build cooperative and productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Self-Starter: Proactive; resourceful; strong project management and organization skills; responsible.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Expert collaborator and leader who thrives in cross-functional environments, can communicate needs from one team to another, and can influence decision-makers without formal authority.
- Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills as well as receptive listening skills, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to different stakeholders in the organization.
- Passion for People Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of creative professionals.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute programs and projects promptly and prioritize workload.
- Detailed and Organized: High attention to detail and very organized, with a proven ability to be self-directed, work with minimal supervision, and manage time well.
Required Experience and Education
- BA in graphic design, advertising, art, marketing, or equivalent industry experience.
- 7-10 years of experience in design-related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role, ideally as a senior design leader or Associate Creative Director.
- High proficiency with modern design, productivity, and workflow tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to manage constructive criticism and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of branding, marketing, and consumer behavior.
- Familiarity with RightNow Media video content and libraries a plus.
