Main Work Location: Redwood City, CA.
Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (at least 2 days per week on-site). Must also be available for some evening and weekend work.
To Apply: Along with your résumé, please submit a cover letter, along with a link to your portfolio or include 3 work examples.
Stanford Medicine is a world-class academic medical institution comprised of Stanford University School of Medicine, a research-intensive medical school, and Stanford Health Care, a regional hospital system that is nationally recognized for quality patient care and leading-edge technology. Stanford’s top-ranking Medical Center Development (MCD) team supports the goals and purposes of Stanford Medicine including a significant focus on securing resources to realize the aspirations of the medical enterprise in alignment with the Stanford University-wide strategic vision.
MCD is seeking an Assistant Director, Visual Media to play a vital role in producing innovative video content and web-based assets in support of institutional goals. You will bring creativity and expertise in photography, design, animation, and video editing. You must be someone who is energized by working with a highly collaborative Development Communications team where everyone’s input is valued. Experience working with contractors and delegating work across multiple media deliverables is essential. You will have flexibility to determine the best course of action for a given project while being challenged to produce and deliver a variety of quality creative materials, on time and on budget. In this role, you will report to and be a thought partner for the Director of Development Communications.
Beyond photography, videography, and motion graphics, you should have an interest in and affinity for effective storytelling. A successful candidate will bring a combination of creative communication skills and technical knowledge to enhance the team, our processes, and output.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and manage complex creative projects involving abstract or scientific content in a way that is approachable for a lay audience.
- Play an active role in directing and advising faculty and program staff to produce highly creative work within time and cost constraints.
- Take an active interest in understanding technical content and finding creative ways to convey that understanding to a broader audience.
- Collaborate with video producers, editors, project managers, platform administrators, and graphic designers.
- Provide creative vision, direction and design for complex projects. Determine overall themes and narrative for multifaceted projects as well as individual design concepts, sometimes with quick turnarounds.
- Coordinate and execute on production process – develop and select appropriate production media and materials and create project plans.
- Design across a variety of platforms using required software applications and in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of visual communications.
- Partner with and influence clients and key contacts outside their own area of expertise.
- Serve as project leader and/or provide guidance to other internal and contracted designers and production professionals, including on-site at events and photo/filming sessions.
- Maintain knowledge of industry standards, trends and state-of-the-art technology to provide and enhance services.
* – Other duties may also be assigned
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, highly creative projects or content requiring extensive subject matter/client knowledge.
- Ability to present portfolio or work examples that reflect creative work and project leadership.
- Expertise with Adobe suite of products, including Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator.
- Facility with MS Office suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively resolve complex problems.
- Ability to manage changing priorities, deadlines, and customer needs.
- Strong project and budget management skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of industry standards, trends, and technical knowledge.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others as part of a team.
The expected pay range for this position is $106,000 to $133,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is For You:
Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Bay Area employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.