Marketing & Creative Design Manager

Marketing & Creative Design Manager

The Marketing & Creative Design Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and executing visually compelling, high-impact marketing assets that promote the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation's programs, events, and initiatives. This role focuses on graphic design, digital storytelling, and campaign execution to engage students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial community. This individual will play a key role in shaping how OEI shows up visually across campus and beyond, ensuring our brand is consistent, modern, and aligned with our mission to support entrepreneurs and innovators. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual design or closely related field
3 years' experience designing visually engaging marketing materials across digital and print platforms
Demonstrated strong proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
Experience managing social media accounts and executing digital campaigns
Demonstrated ability to translate ideas into compelling visual content
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, startups, or entrepreneurship ecosystems
Photography and video production with editing experience
Familiarity with brand development and campaign strategy
Experience engaging student audiences
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners and vendors to deliver quality work
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information: Michele Crippen, mcrippen@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Benefits Eligible: Yes