Athletics Brand & Creative Director

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University Athletics seeks a Director of Graphic Design to lead the department's visual identity across digital, social, print, and environmental platforms. You will provide creative direction, oversee photography, and ensure brand consistency for all teams, campaigns, and external initiatives.

Collaborating with Creative Services, Communications, Marketing, and sport programs, you will shape the Rice Athletics brand, manage workflows, mentor junior designers, and produce high-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, creative services, sports creative, marketing, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining visual identities and brand systems.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, photography, and print and digital production.
• Demonstrated ability to provide creative direction and lead multiple projects from concept through execution.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize creative resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of photography equipment, editing, workflows, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees the graphic design function for Rice Athletics, establishing visual direction and standards across departments.
• Develops and executes high-level creative concepts for brand campaigns, marketing initiatives, and events.
• Provides creative direction and ensures quality and consistency across Rice Athletics projects.
• Creates high-level visual content for social media, digital platforms, print materials, and environmental graphics.
• Maintains graphic design systems, templates, and workflows for a consistent identity.
• Collaborates with internal teams to develop creative strategies and visual solutions.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand systems

Project management

Photography

Typography

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Photography equipment

Job description

Rice University Athletics seeks a Director of Graphic Design to lead the department's visual identity across digital, social, print, and environmental platforms. You will provide creative direction, oversee photography, and ensure brand consistency for all teams, campaigns, and external initiatives.

Collaborating with Creative Services, Communications, Marketing, and sport programs, you will shape the Rice Athletics brand, manage workflows, mentor junior designers, and produce high-level