Creative Director

Role Overview

The Creative Director partners with Philanthropy Communications and Integrated Marketing leadership to shape how Dana-Farber’s philanthropic mission is communicated through compelling storytelling, brand strategy, and integrated creative campaigns. You’ll ensure philanthropic storytelling connects donors to the transformative impact of their generosity.

Reporting Line

• Reports to Assistant Vice President (AVP), Philanthropy Brand Communications

Location / Remote Policy

• Fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Brookline, MA
• Remote work permitted only from New England states: ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI

Responsibilities

• Serve as creative lead for the Division of Philanthropy, shaping mission/impact communication through brand storytelling and integrated campaigns.
• Partner with senior marketing leadership to align creative strategy with fundraising priorities and institutional goals.
• Develop and lead creative strategies for major fundraising initiatives, including donor communications and integrated marketing.
• Translate institutional priorities, fundraising objectives, and audience insights into storytelling frameworks and creative approaches.
• Oversee end-to-end creative development across channels: print, digital, video, social, photography, and experiential donor engagement.
• Ensure integrated creative approaches create a cohesive narrative across touchpoints.
• Apply audience research, performance data, and campaign learnings to improve storytelling effectiveness and engagement.
• Steward and evolve philanthropic brand standards for Dana-Farber and The Jimmy Fund, balancing consistency with thoughtful innovation.
• Review and guide creative work to maintain high standards of design quality, storytelling, and brand alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with integrated marketing, communications, fundraising, writers/strategists, and digital teams.
• Act as a creative advisor by reviewing results, applying learnings, and raising future work quality.
• Lead and mentor creative teams (designers/art directors) with clear direction, feedback, and development.
• Improve processes/workflows, ensure on-time/on-budget delivery, and manage freelance/vendor relationships.
• Contribute to planning and strategic discussions shaping philanthropy marketing.

Required Qualifications (Partial, as provided)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate across leadership and teams.
• Demonstrated people leadership: mentoring/growing creative teams, setting direction and standards, managing budgets/timelines/vendors, and improving workflows.
• Industry/design knowledge: expertise in design thinking and typography (text truncated in posting).