Graphic Design and Creative Services Manager

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Graphic Design and Creative Services Manager

Working Title
Digital Media Coordinator

Position Type
Staff

Department
Communications and Marketing

Posting Number
201201739

Full or Part Time
Part Time

Benefit Eligible
Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis
12 month

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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Delta State University is seeking a creative, collaborative, and innovative Graphic Design and Creative Services Manager to serve as the university's primary visual storyteller. This position plays a key role in developing compelling graphic design, digital content, and social media strategies that strengthen the Delta State brand, engage prospective students, alumni, donors, parents, and the campus community, and support the university's strategic marketing and communications goals.

As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, the Graphic Design and Creative Services Manager is responsible for producing high-quality creative assets across print, digital, and social media platforms while helping to manage the university's institutional social media presence. This benefits-eligible, part-time (30 hours per week), 12-month position blends graphic design, content creation, and digital storytelling to increase awareness, engagement, and brand recognition for Delta State University.

The Graphic Design and Creative Services Manager reports to the Director of Marketing and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and departments across campus to develop creative campaigns that communicate the Delta State story.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements, publications, event materials, presentations, signage, and promotional pieces.
Develop creative assets for social media, websites, email marketing, and digital campaigns while maintaining university brand standards.
Help manage the university's institutional social media accounts.
Develop and maintain a strategic content calendar and create engaging content, including graphics, photography, video, reels, and written copy.
Work with our campus photographer to capture and edit photography and video to showcase campus life, academics, athletics, alumni, and special events.
Partner with student content creators and campus departments to identify and tell compelling university stories.
Support university marketing initiatives, recruitment efforts, and special events through creative design and digital communications.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Marketing and Communications Office.
This position is ideal for a creative professional with exceptional graphic design skills, a passion for visual storytelling, and the ability to develop engaging content that advances the university's mission and strengthens the Delta State brand.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Two (2) years of professional experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, social media management, or a related field.
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or other professional graphic design software).
Experience designing print and digital marketing materials that adhere to established brand standards.
Demonstrated understanding of social media platforms, with experience creating engaging content.
Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in higher education or youth-focused brands
Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Sprout and Meta Business Suite
Ability to collaborate with student creators and manage content interns
Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree;
Knowledge of graphic design principles and proficiency with professional design software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
Knowledge and understanding of platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and other emerging platforms;
Ability to think creatively and strategically while producing compelling visual and written content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional: Please submit 2-3 reference letters

Additional Information

ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
The Delta State University Office of Communications and Marketing provides news coverage, photography, videography, graphic design, branding, and web design for the University at large. The goal is to exhibit Delta State's excellence across the region, state, and beyond. The team is a creative, energetic group committed to maintaining a standard of excellence while implementing new, creative ways to communicate in a digital environment.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
07/08/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes