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Creative Manager roles are a strong fit for OPT work authorization, typically requiring a degree in design, marketing, communications, or a related creative field. Most employers offer standard 12-month OPT, and STEM-adjacent roles in UX or creative technology may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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Get Access To All JobsDirector of Athletic Creative Content
Northwestern College is seeking applicants who can lead in the new age of digital sports communication as the director of athletic creative content. The position will conceptualize and execute creative video highlights, video projects, social media and website graphics, as well as develop graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes to promote all athletic programs. The role will coordinate all social media platforms, ensuring that content is regularly updated on the department’s main social media accounts. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, development and creative efforts for the athletic department. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will work with the Red Raider athletic communications department under the supervision of the director.
General Responsibilities:
- Research, strategize, conceptualize, propose and design creative projects for electronic, print, web and interactive media.
- Collect content during events to use as resources for recruiting, marketing, storytelling and recaps.
- Serve as the primary media coordinator for Red Raider social media pages.
- Collaborate in brainstorming meetings to elevate the graphic design, branding and storytelling opportunities for the athletic department across social media, broadcasts and fundraising.
- Shoot and create content for all 22 NAIA sports, and the entirety of the athletic department, in collaboration with a staff of student videographers. This includes production and distribution of video across social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), to include feature stories, highlights, previews, etc.
- Creative video and motion graphics to be implemented for videoboards in game.
- Supervise and mentor student employees in creative video production.
- Coordinate/assign graphic content relevant within today’s digital sport market.
- Creatively use social media to promote Red Raider student-athletes and programs.
- Monitor sport-specific social media pages.
- Lead processes for translating the brand style guide into daily content applications across graphics, video, photo and animation.
- Lead the photography team, casting vision for our photographic expression.
- Assist with sports informational duties when needed as a member of the athletic communications department.
- Work collaboratively with the college marketing and communications department to promote a consistent, Stand Out, Red Raider brand.
Skills, Abilities, Traits Desired:
- Hands-on experience in either creative video, photo, animation or graphic design.
- Proficient/understanding of Adobe creative environments.
- Experience in managing multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms.
- Ability to create and publish original, high-quality content.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends to develop and achieve social media design plan.
- Strong communicator (verbal, written, creative, professional).
- Problem-solver, versatile, efficient and attentive to detail.
- Ability to keep up to date on new trends and innovative approaches in the industry.
- Ability to rapidly prepare graphics to respond in real-time to emerging news and team performance/accomplishments.
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Growth-oriented leader who empowers others to flourish.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, sport management or related field.
- 1-3 years of related experience in sports creative content.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Apply online below and send letter of application, and resume to [email protected].
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Director of Athletic Creative Content
Northwestern College is seeking applicants who can lead in the new age of digital sports communication as the director of athletic creative content. The position will conceptualize and execute creative video highlights, video projects, social media and website graphics, as well as develop graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes to promote all athletic programs. The role will coordinate all social media platforms, ensuring that content is regularly updated on the department’s main social media accounts. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, development and creative efforts for the athletic department. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will work with the Red Raider athletic communications department under the supervision of the director.
General Responsibilities:
- Research, strategize, conceptualize, propose and design creative projects for electronic, print, web and interactive media.
- Collect content during events to use as resources for recruiting, marketing, storytelling and recaps.
- Serve as the primary media coordinator for Red Raider social media pages.
- Collaborate in brainstorming meetings to elevate the graphic design, branding and storytelling opportunities for the athletic department across social media, broadcasts and fundraising.
- Shoot and create content for all 22 NAIA sports, and the entirety of the athletic department, in collaboration with a staff of student videographers. This includes production and distribution of video across social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), to include feature stories, highlights, previews, etc.
- Creative video and motion graphics to be implemented for videoboards in game.
- Supervise and mentor student employees in creative video production.
- Coordinate/assign graphic content relevant within today’s digital sport market.
- Creatively use social media to promote Red Raider student-athletes and programs.
- Monitor sport-specific social media pages.
- Lead processes for translating the brand style guide into daily content applications across graphics, video, photo and animation.
- Lead the photography team, casting vision for our photographic expression.
- Assist with sports informational duties when needed as a member of the athletic communications department.
- Work collaboratively with the college marketing and communications department to promote a consistent, Stand Out, Red Raider brand.
Skills, Abilities, Traits Desired:
- Hands-on experience in either creative video, photo, animation or graphic design.
- Proficient/understanding of Adobe creative environments.
- Experience in managing multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms.
- Ability to create and publish original, high-quality content.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends to develop and achieve social media design plan.
- Strong communicator (verbal, written, creative, professional).
- Problem-solver, versatile, efficient and attentive to detail.
- Ability to keep up to date on new trends and innovative approaches in the industry.
- Ability to rapidly prepare graphics to respond in real-time to emerging news and team performance/accomplishments.
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Growth-oriented leader who empowers others to flourish.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, sport management or related field.
- 1-3 years of related experience in sports creative content.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Apply online below and send letter of application, and resume to [email protected].
Apply online
To apply for this position, use the button below to start or resume your application.
Apply now
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Creative Manager
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
Creative Manager roles are evaluated on output first. A strong portfolio showing campaign work, brand direction, or team projects signals capability before your visa status ever comes up. Make it the centerpiece of every application.
Target companies with established creative teams
Larger agencies, in-house brand teams at consumer companies, and tech firms with dedicated design functions are more likely to have HR infrastructure and prior OPT experience. Smaller studios often lack the bandwidth to navigate work authorization.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively
Address your authorization window early in recruiter conversations. Knowing you have 12 months available, with a potential STEM extension, gives hiring managers a concrete runway. Ambiguity about timelines creates hesitation that clarity resolves.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Creative Manager roles require managing people and stakeholders, not just producing creative work. Emphasize examples where you led a team, managed vendor relationships, or drove a project through approval cycles. This differentiates you from individual contributors.
Identify OPT-friendly employers through disclosure data
Companies that have previously sponsored F-1 OPT workers are publicly documented. Prioritizing employers with that history dramatically improves your odds. On Migrate Mate, you can browse Creative Manager roles filtered by OPT sponsorship history.
Time your application around creative hiring cycles
Many brand teams and agencies hire Creative Managers in Q1 for spring campaigns and again in Q3 for fall projects. Aligning your applications with these cycles, rather than applying year-round indiscriminately, increases the likelihood of landing in an active search.
Creative Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Creative Manager on OPT?
Yes. Creative Manager is a qualifying specialty occupation for OPT purposes, typically supported by a degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field. Your degree must connect to the role's responsibilities. If your position involves UX strategy or creative technology, it may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work without employer-sponsored visa processing.
Does a Creative Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and the specific role. A Creative Manager focused on UX design, digital product, or creative technology may qualify if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, human-computer interaction, or information systems. A role centered on traditional brand management or print advertising typically would not. Check whether your degree program's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM OPT designated list.
What types of employers hire Creative Managers on OPT?
In-house brand teams at consumer goods companies, technology firms with product design functions, advertising agencies, media companies, and entertainment studios are among the most active hirers. Larger organizations tend to have more experience working with OPT candidates and are more willing to navigate the authorization paperwork. Migrate Mate lists Creative Manager roles specifically filtered for OPT-eligible candidates, so you can focus on employers already open to your situation.
How do I handle OPT authorization gaps when switching Creative Manager jobs?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment during your authorization period, but those days accumulate across all employers, not per job. When transitioning between Creative Manager roles, report your new employer to your DSO promptly and update your SEVIS record. Delays in reporting count against your unemployment allowance. Overlap your job search with your end date at your current employer rather than waiting until after your last day.
What should my OPT authorization documents show for a Creative Manager position?
Your EAD card authorizes employment in any qualifying role, but your employer will also need your I-20 with the OPT authorization page, your valid passport, and your visa stamp. For Creative Manager roles, your DSO may document the position as a specialty occupation tied to your degree field in your SEVIS record. Keep copies of all documents and your original offer letter, as some employers request them during onboarding compliance reviews.