Mid Level Creative Manager Jobs
Mid level creative manager jobs go to professionals ready to own campaigns end to end, guide junior team members, and make creative decisions without waiting for approval at every step. Roles run across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like TikTok, Google, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Creative Direction & Design Excellence
- Design the creative direction and execution of major University marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Champion and evolve the LIU brand while maintaining consistency across all communications.
- Develop original concepts, visual identities, and campaign strategies that support institutional goals.
- Present creative solutions and recommendations to University leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintain high standards of design excellence across all marketing materials.
Design & Content Development
- Design and produce creative assets for print, digital, social media, advertising, publications, presentations, and events.
- Lead the design of admissions materials, donor communications, athletics promotions, institutional campaigns, and flagship publications.
- Art direct photography, video, illustration, and multimedia content to ensure alignment with brand standards and campaign objectives.
- Support the visual design of major University events
- Partner with colleagues across marketing, web, content, social media, photography, and video to develop integrated, multi-channel campaigns.
- Create audience-focused marketing solutions that drive enrollment, fundraising, engagement, and brand visibility.
- Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing communications.
Brand Licensing & Vendor Relations
- Review licensing requests and ensure compliance with University brand standards.
- Manage relationships with printers, merchandise vendors, and creative partners to ensure quality and consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, creative direction, brand management, or marketing communications.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading creative projects from concept through execution across multiple platforms.
- Strong portfolio showcasing branding, campaign development, publication design, visual storytelling, and integrated marketing communications.
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regards to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Creative Direction & Design Excellence
- Design the creative direction and execution of major University marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Champion and evolve the LIU brand while maintaining consistency across all communications.
- Develop original concepts, visual identities, and campaign strategies that support institutional goals.
- Present creative solutions and recommendations to University leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintain high standards of design excellence across all marketing materials.
Design & Content Development
- Design and produce creative assets for print, digital, social media, advertising, publications, presentations, and events.
- Lead the design of admissions materials, donor communications, athletics promotions, institutional campaigns, and flagship publications.
- Art direct photography, video, illustration, and multimedia content to ensure alignment with brand standards and campaign objectives.
- Support the visual design of major University events
- Partner with colleagues across marketing, web, content, social media, photography, and video to develop integrated, multi-channel campaigns.
- Create audience-focused marketing solutions that drive enrollment, fundraising, engagement, and brand visibility.
- Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing communications.
Brand Licensing & Vendor Relations
- Review licensing requests and ensure compliance with University brand standards.
- Manage relationships with printers, merchandise vendors, and creative partners to ensure quality and consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, creative direction, brand management, or marketing communications.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading creative projects from concept through execution across multiple platforms.
- Strong portfolio showcasing branding, campaign development, publication design, visual storytelling, and integrated marketing communications.
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regards to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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Mid Level Creative Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level creative manager job?
Position your existing work around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks completed. Highlight campaigns or projects you led from brief to final delivery, decisions you made without close supervision, and any mentoring or feedback you gave to junior creatives. A portfolio that shows strategic thinking alongside execution, paired with a resume that names measurable results, is what hiring managers at this level want to see.
Which companies hire mid level creative managers?
Companies hiring mid level creative managers right now include TikTok, Google, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers in-house brand teams, agencies managing multi-client portfolios, and media and tech companies building out dedicated creative functions.
Are there remote mid level creative manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are a real part of this market. About 32% of mid level creative manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many companies have shifted creative work to distributed team structures. Filtering by work setting when you search helps you focus on the format that fits your situation.
How do I move up to a mid level creative manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on consistent ownership over time. It means going beyond executing assigned work to proactively shaping how projects are approached, volunteering to lead smaller initiatives, and developing a point of view on creative direction. Building a body of work that shows measurable impact, seeking out feedback, and taking on mentorship of newer team members all signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level creative managers?
Mid Level creative manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors invest heavily in brand differentiation and content production, which drives ongoing demand for creative managers who can lead work at scale without senior-level oversight on every project.