Athletic Creative Services - Graduate Assistant

Creighton University•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Creighton University’s Athletic Department is hiring a Creative Services Graduate Assistant in its Creative Services Department, with an emphasis on graphic design and content coordination. Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference. The graduate assistant reports directly to the Director of Creative Services. The role requires maintaining office hours and working home athletic events throughout the year, for roughly 29 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work and occasional travel are expected. Appointment is contingent on admission to a Creighton University graduate program, and the graduate assistant must maintain good academic standing to keep the position. This is a two-year role with a $1,250 monthly stipend plus a tuition waiver. The preferred start date is January 2027. Freelance work is permitted if it does not conflict with assigned duties within Creighton Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Familiarity and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator.
Familiarity and experience using social media platforms as part of marketing efforts for an athletic department or other organization, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Creative, forward-thinking problem-solving ability.
Baseline-level sports knowledge.
Knowledge of social media and sports content trends.
Ability to work within a team and coordinate with multiple external teams and departments.
Ability to maintain progress on multiple projects at once.
Ability to deliver projects on schedule.
Adaptability and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Good written communication skills.
Admission to a Creighton University graduate program and maintenance of good academic standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Premiere and After Effects.
Graduate program admission and good academic standing are conditions for the position.

Responsibilities

Mentor and work directly with graphic design interns.
Collaborate with colleagues on creative projects that support brand awareness, revenue generation, and related goals.
Assist with coverage of athletic events, creative photo shoots, and media days as assigned by the Director of Creative Services.
Complete scheduled graphic design projects for social media, arena and stadium use, marketing materials, and other purposes.
Assist with gameday presentation elements for select sports.
Provide creative direction to freelance designers and writers.
Assist in managing team social media accounts during games.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain office hours and work home athletic events throughout the year.