Executive Director of Graphic Design

Working with teams embedded throughout colleges, administrative units, UK HealthCare, and Athletics, the Executive Director will ensure design work is strategically aligned, visually consistent, and reflective of the university’s mission and brand. Establish and lead the university’s graphic design strategy and visual standards Serve as the senior authority for design quality, brand integrity, and creative execution Provide direction and final review for high-profile and strategically important projects Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of approximately 30 designers Oversee project intake, workflow management, prioritization, and resource allocation Manage design service operations, performance metrics, budgeting, and process improvements Partner with campus leaders to align creative initiatives with institutional priorities Promote enterprise-wide consistency through governance, standards, and best practices Extensive experience in graphic design leadership, brand management, and creative direction Strong leadership and talent development skills Experience managing creative teams and large-scale design operations Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Experience implementing processes that improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery Demonstrated ability to establish and uphold brand standards, provide creative direction, evaluate design quality and guide the work of other creative professionals. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.