Associate Director, Design and Multimedia Job at The University of Chicago Booth

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About The Department

Department

Booth Marketing : Creative

About The Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth Is Proud To Claim :

an unmatched faculty.

degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.

a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.

strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit : http : / / www.chicagobooth.edu / .

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Design and Multimedia at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business creates high-quality digital and print design, as well as video and photographic content, for Booth’s marketing efforts. This role serves as the School’s designer, editor, and visual storyteller, producing both static and motion-based creative assets. Responsibilities include shooting and editing video and photography, developing compelling visuals, and ensuring all work aligns with Booth’s brand standards. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong layout skills are essential. The position emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to showcasing the Booth community.

Responsibilities

Designs and executes high-quality static, print, and motion graphics to support Booth’s branding and marketing efforts.

Collaborates with the creative team and stakeholders from project intake through completion.

Shoots, edits, and produces photo and video content, including motion graphics, interviews, and events.

Manages post-production workflows, including editing, encoding, and preparing assets for digital platforms.

Conceptualizes and develops multimedia assets aligned with Chicago Booth’s visual voice and brand standards.

Coordinates pre-production logistics such as scheduling, location scouting, and talent coordination.

Develops and maintains templates, graphics packages, and design systems for consistency across channels.

Creates digital content for web, email, and social media, with a focus on innovation and visual storytelling.

Conducts asset research including photography, archival media, and audio clips to enhance productions.

Supports digital asset management, equipment upkeep, and efficient media workflow across projects.

Develops one or more of the following marketing functions : marketing communications and advertising, web blogs or other digital marketing, and market research. Reviews and updates marketing infrastructure which may include one or more database systems, the intranet, and external web sites.

May assist managing relationships with external sales agencies.

Performs other related work as needed.

Education :

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience :

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s degree.

Technical Skills Or Knowledge :

Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Complete familiarity with Apple Macintosh environment.

Preferred Competencies

Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.

Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.

Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.

Handle multiple detailed tasks / projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions

This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

Resume / CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at : http : / / securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Other

Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries Higher Education

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