FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)
Overview
FWI is building a team to support Puerto Rico Department of Housing (PRDOH) Communication Services program for the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The Creative Director will manage the creative process from concept to completion, leading and directing the creative team in the production of all marketing materials while ensuring visual communication and brand standards are met. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location Hybrid: This part-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 25 hours per week, with some onsite work in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Must reside in Puerto Rico.
Responsibilities
Lead the creative process from concept to completion, translating marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and executable designs
Manage and oversee the productivity and output of designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers, videographers, web developers, and other creative staff
Personally design and execute original pieces including illustrations, infographics, logos, covers, reports, advertisements, and social media layouts
Generate ideas and concepts in collaboration with copywriters and strategists; produce sketches, drafts, storyboards, roughs, and visualizations
Oversee all design projects from conception to delivery, ensuring high-quality visual communications and brand consistency across all platforms
Review and provide feedback on graphic design team work to ensure quality standards; refine work as needed
Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met across all client proposals, campaigns, and deliverables
Work closely with account management, strategy, and other teams to understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audiences
Manage and delegate creative responsibilities across the team while maintaining personal involvement in key design executions
Oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines, and budgets of all creative projects
Apply graphic design techniques to improve images, fonts, layouts, and generate innovative ideas that portray client concepts
Create and or design materials by hand or using technology and software programs for web pages, brochures, logos, covers, reports, advertisements, blog posts, and social media
Continuously improve user-friendliness across all digital platforms while maintaining brand consistency
Meet with clients to gain understanding of their needs and create designs that reflect client vision and specifications
Enhance readability of text and images, produce drafts for client review, and make revisions based on feedback
Review final products to ensure they are error‑free and meet client specifications before submission
Manage the coordination of creative team activities to ensure deadlines and brand requirements are met
Present completed creative ideas and design work to clients, upper management, and team members with clear rationale
Stay up to date with industry developments, design trends, and creative tools to ensure best practices are implemented across all projects
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Design, Visual Arts, Art, Photography, or a related field
7+ years of experience in creative direction and design execution
Strong understanding of industry trends, creative tools, and marketing objectives
Experience with logo design, typography, color theory, web layout design, print production, image selection, and packaging design
Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and image editing tools
Hands‑on experience managing and performing a range of creative positions including graphic designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and web developers
Ability to lead from concept to execution, translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies, and personally produce original design work
Highly skilled at leading detail‑oriented creative teams while maintaining hands‑on design involvement
Experience creating illustrations, infographics, web pages, brochures, logos, reports, advertisements, blog posts, and social media layouts
Proficiency in the use of virtual design tools, technology, and software to create art
Portfolio demonstrating both strategic creative leadership and exceptional design execution
Ability to inspire creativity and work well with different personality types
Excellent verbal and writing skills in both Spanish and English (bilingual required)
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Pay Range Negotiable
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location Hybrid: This part-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 25 hours per week, with some onsite work in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Must reside in Puerto Rico.
Responsibilities
Lead the creative process from concept to completion, translating marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and executable designs
Manage and oversee the productivity and output of designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers, videographers, web developers, and other creative staff
Personally design and execute original pieces including illustrations, infographics, logos, covers, reports, advertisements, and social media layouts
Generate ideas and concepts in collaboration with copywriters and strategists; produce sketches, drafts, storyboards, roughs, and visualizations
Oversee all design projects from conception to delivery, ensuring high-quality visual communications and brand consistency across all platforms
Review and provide feedback on graphic design team work to ensure quality standards; refine work as needed
Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met across all client proposals, campaigns, and deliverables
Work closely with account management, strategy, and other teams to understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audiences
Manage and delegate creative responsibilities across the team while maintaining personal involvement in key design executions
Oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines, and budgets of all creative projects
Apply graphic design techniques to improve images, fonts, layouts, and generate innovative ideas that portray client concepts
Create and or design materials by hand or using technology and software programs for web pages, brochures, logos, covers, reports, advertisements, blog posts, and social media
Continuously improve user-friendliness across all digital platforms while maintaining brand consistency
Meet with clients to gain understanding of their needs and create designs that reflect client vision and specifications
Enhance readability of text and images, produce drafts for client review, and make revisions based on feedback
Review final products to ensure they are error‑free and meet client specifications before submission
Manage the coordination of creative team activities to ensure deadlines and brand requirements are met
Present completed creative ideas and design work to clients, upper management, and team members with clear rationale
Stay up to date with industry developments, design trends, and creative tools to ensure best practices are implemented across all projects
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Design, Visual Arts, Art, Photography, or a related field
7+ years of experience in creative direction and design execution
Strong understanding of industry trends, creative tools, and marketing objectives
Experience with logo design, typography, color theory, web layout design, print production, image selection, and packaging design
Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and image editing tools
Hands‑on experience managing and performing a range of creative positions including graphic designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and web developers
Ability to lead from concept to execution, translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies, and personally produce original design work
Highly skilled at leading detail‑oriented creative teams while maintaining hands‑on design involvement
Experience creating illustrations, infographics, web pages, brochures, logos, reports, advertisements, blog posts, and social media layouts
Proficiency in the use of virtual design tools, technology, and software to create art
Portfolio demonstrating both strategic creative leadership and exceptional design execution
Ability to inspire creativity and work well with different personality types
Excellent verbal and writing skills in both Spanish and English (bilingual required)
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Pay Range Negotiable
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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