Summary

The Creative Services Consultant oversees and participates in the development and execution of the company's creative video projects that support corporate image, identity and messaging. Works with executives, company leaders and other internal clients on planning, creating and executing graphic, video, and photography projects. Ensures quality standards and adherence to corporate standards. Assists in establishing brand guidelines and policies. Work is performed with minimal direction and within the context of a strong team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's in graphic design, video or film production, broadcast communications or related discipline and eight (8) years progressively responsible experience and thorough knowledge of Creative Services, including graphic design, video and photography or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Detail oriented with a strong focus on quality and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, organizational and planning skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people, projects and outside contractors. Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Major Accountabilities

1) Serve as creative lead in developing, reviewing and approving creative product; ensures materials meet quality and corporate brand standards.

2) Delegate and prioritize assignments; evaluates workload and need for freelance and outside contractors to complete assignments, has oversight on selection of freelance services.

3) Mentor other creative services staff; attends creative input meetings and client meetings to assist creative direction and strategy.

4) Consult with internal clients to determine objectives for creative materials and projects; develop project timelines, production schedules and action plans to ensure project goals are met in a timely and quality manner.

5) Produce creative materials within area of expertise, including graphic design, video production and photography from pre-production through post-production.

6) Generate new applications of video and, photo and design. Engage with other Communications department functions to identify and develop opportunities to strategically integrate video, and photo and graphic design elements into both internal department activities and external projects.

7) Manage vendors to ensure all activities support strategic objectives. Periodically evaluate vendors to seek efficiencies, new capabilities or new thinking.

8) Perform other duties as assigned.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.