Kennesaw State University Athletics is hiring: Director, Creative Graphic Design

Kennesaw State University Athletics is seeking a Director of Creative Graphic Design to lead and execute innovative graphic design strategies across all athletics programs. This role will produce compelling creative content to enhance fan engagement, increase brand awareness, support revenue generation, and drive advertising initiatives.

The Director will ensure that all designs align with KSU Athletics brand standards and convey positive messaging to prospective student-athletes, fans, and other current and future athletics supporters. This position will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to maximize the impact of creative initiatives and engagement efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists in brand building and external operations efforts of the athletic department through creative graphic design of assets for multiple purposes inclusive but not limited to social media content, printed promotional collateral, in-venue and digital broadcast graphics, and external other collateral 2. Oversees the development and implementation of a strategic creative graphics design calendarband contributes to the management of a comprehensive creative calendar 3. Creates needed creative graphics for external operations and other athletics department efforts inclusive but not limited to broadcast, fundraising, marketing, communications, recruiting, and student athlete services 4. Responsible for researching digital advertising, media and technology trends that present creative design opportunities to drive innovation and revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, fundraising, merchandise, and other strategic initiatives 5. Assists in formulating, stewarding, and enhancing partnerships with internal, campus, and external partners inclusive but not limited to KSU Athletics Sponsorship team, University Strategic Communication Office, and members of the conference 6. Supervises and leads assigned staff, student assistants and/or interns 7. Responsible for managing the assigned approved budget and fiscal processes of the department

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in graphic design, communications,
marketing, or related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) year of related work experience in professional sports, collegiate athletic department,
communications, or marketing or related field.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW AND/OR INSTITUTION:
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license