Head of Athletics Creative Services

Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning $53,000/yr, determined based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, Availability to work some evenings, weekends, & holidays

Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement.

Job Story

Lead the Vision. Elevate the Experience.
Are you a creative powerhouse with the strategic mind of a brand architect? Do you see challenges not as roadblocks—but as opportunities to innovate, refine, and lead? If you’re ready to shape the visual heartbeat and guide a talented team of creators, this position might be just for you.

We’re seeking a strategic visionary who also knows their way around Adobe Creative Suite. Someone who leads with imagination and organization, empowers with purpose, and brings clarity. You’ll be more than just our go-to for graphics—you’ll be the creative compass that keeps us aligned, inspired, and ahead of the curve.

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Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning $53,000/yr, determined based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, Availability to work some evenings, weekends, & holidays

Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement.

Job Story

Lead the Vision. Elevate the Experience.
Are you a creative powerhouse with the strategic mind of a brand architect? Do you see challenges not as roadblocks—but as opportunities to innovate, refine, and lead? If you’re ready to shape the visual heartbeat and guide a talented team of creators, this position might be just for you.

We’re seeking a strategic visionary who also knows their way around Adobe Creative Suite. Someone who leads with imagination and organization, empowers with purpose, and brings clarity. You’ll be more than just our go-to for graphics—you’ll be the creative compass that keeps us aligned, inspired, and ahead of the curve.

You Might Be the One If You:

• Thrive in organized chaos and can turn creative energy into planned, powerful outcomes.
• Are a graphic designer by trade but a strategist at heart—you see the big picture without missing the details.
• Bring experience launching successful campaigns that drive brand growth and leave lasting impressions.
• Think in systems and processes—you build frameworks for creatives to thrive and projects to run smoothly.
• Are energized by the chance to lead others, not just through tasks, but through inspiration, mentorship, and shared purpose.
• See possibilities where others see problems and can navigate the most direct—and innovative—route to results.
  

Here, you won’t just fill a role—you’ll continue to build it with us. You’ll be given the freedom to design new processes, lead a creative vision from the ground up, and help shape a department hungry for forward-thinking leadership. Your ideas won’t sit on the shelf—they’ll define how we show up to the world.
If you're ready to lead with creativity, think big, and make real impact—apply today and help us reimagine what's possible.

Job Summary

Creates expert level design of print advertising, brochures, motion graphics and other electronic communication and/or marketing materials. Provides technical guidance and direction to other staff.

Essential Functions

Uses graphic design software to produce complex motion graphics, graphic art and visual materials for items such as promotions, advertisements, films, packaging, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets. Creates highly complex graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures, web pages, motion graphics, interactive media and multimedia projects for advertising. Uses color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques in adherence to University media standards. Maintains and updates graphic design files to ensure safe storage and appropriately document all design pieces and projects. Develops graphic or textual materials for internet web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects. Coaches, trains, or mentors less experienced staff members. Leads development projects, schedules and monitors assignments that require complex technical design and creative services. Ensures projects are completed on time. Serves as the primary contact for University photography needs and requests, including scheduling, organizing and running shoots. Directs and oversees staff photography deliverables, and ensures compliance with established brand standards. Manages daily operation, systems and production of photography, and storage of photography.

Job Duties

 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in graphic design or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
• Graphic design projects and content creation
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge to lead creative services projects with strategic foresight

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement:

 

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