Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Director, Creative Graphic Design, Athletics in Kenn

Overview Job Title: Director, Creative Graphic Design, Athletics Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 288886 About Us Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students. Our university values respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Come Take Flight at KSU! Job Summary Responsible for leading and executing creative graphic design strategies for KSU Athletics. Produces creative content to drive and enhance fan engagement, brand awareness, revenue, and advertising efforts. Builds brand awareness in accordance with brand standards and positive messaging to prospective student-athletes, fans, and other athletics supporters. Collaborates with multiple internal and external constituents to further enhance design and engagement efforts. Key Responsibilities Assists in brand building and external operations efforts of the athletic department through creative graphic design of assets for multiple purposes including social media content, printed promotional collateral, in-venue and digital broadcast graphics, and other collateral Oversees the development and implementation of a strategic creative graphics design calendar and contributes to the management of a comprehensive creative calendar Creates needed creative graphics for external operations and other athletics department efforts including broadcast, fundraising, marketing, communications, recruiting, and student athlete services Researches digital advertising, media and technology trends to identify creative design opportunities that drive innovation and revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, fundraising, merchandise, and other initiatives Assists in forming, stewarding, and enhancing partnerships with internal, campus, and external partners including the KSU Athletics Sponsorship team, University Strategic Communication Office, and conference members Supervises and leads assigned staff, student assistants and/or interns Manages the assigned approved budget and fiscal processes of the department Assists with publishing across athletics social media channels, digital display mediums, website, email platforms, and other channels maintained by athletics external staff Manages and organizes databases of creative graphic assets as part of a comprehensive athletics digital media and creative services asset management plan Supports Athletics Revenue Share efforts and individual sport recruiting within NCAA, conference, and university guidelines and policies Develops and updates the creative graphic design style book for each fiscal year to provide guidelines and best practices for graphic use across the athletic department Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in graphic design, communications, marketing or related field Other Required Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license Required Experience Two (2) years of related work experience in professional sports, collegiate athletic department, communications, or marketing or related field. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Abilities, Knowledge, & Skills Able to develop creative graphic design assets focused on driving fan attendance and revenue generation Able to create, utilize, and interpret brand standards Able to perform detail-oriented work accurately and communicate effectively with a diverse population Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting deadlines Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of social media, fan engagement, revenue generation, and related tactics that maximize graphic design Skills: Interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication, time management, project management and presentation skills; highly proficient design skills; ability to collaborate with creative teams; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and web design (HTML/CSS) Strong attention to detail and follow-up Strong customer service skills USG Core Values & Equal Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. See policy details and contact information in the original posting for Office of Institutional Equity. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Standard Enhanced Education DMV 9 Panel Lab Drug Test Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation and may be asked to disclose criminal record history prior to a conditional offer. 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