I'm a Senior Designer at Sporting Kansas City with a strong focus on bridging design, photography, and storytelling in live entertainment. I lead design and photo teams, guide campaigns from concept to execution, pitch ideas to executives, and oversee environmental design installations while collaborating with agency partners and vendors. Before Sporting Kansas City, I directed the graphic design program at Mizzou Athletics, helped refresh brand identity for 21 sports, and built a track record of producing multimedia content, mentoring student designers, and partnering with coaches and athletes. I also contributed to the Kansas City Chiefs' digital and print materials and supported wedding photography work early in my career, combining creative passion with practical production skills.

Jessica S. Carpenter

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I'm a Senior Designer at Sporting Kansas City with a strong focus on bridging design, photography, and storytelling in live entertainment. I lead design and photo teams, guide campaigns from concept to execution, pitch ideas to executives, and oversee environmental design installations while collaborating with agency partners and vendors. Before Sporting Kansas City, I directed the graphic design program at Mizzou Athletics, helped refresh brand identity for 21 sports, and built a track record of producing multimedia content, mentoring student designers, and partnering with coaches and athletes. I also contributed to the Kansas City Chiefs' digital and print materials and supported wedding photography work early in my career, combining creative passion with practical production skills.

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I’m a Senior Designer at Sporting Kansas City with a strong focus on bridging design, photography, and storytelling in live entertainment. I lead design and photo teams, guide campaigns from concept to execution, pitch ideas to executives, and oversee environmental design installations while collaborating with agency partners and vendors.

Before Sporting Kansas City, I directed the graphic design program at Mizzou Athletics, helped refresh brand identity for 21 sports, and built a track record of producing multimedia content, mentoring student designers, and partnering with coaches and athletes. I also contributed to the Kansas City Chiefs’ digital and print materials and supported wedding photography work early in my career, combining creative passion with practical production skills.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Sporting Kansas City
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative problem solver in a live entertainment environment; leads design and photo teams (including freelancers); directs campaigns' creative marketing and execution; pitches and reviews projects with executive leadership; manages environmental design installations; art direction on shoots; concepting, visual exploration, and full execution of multiple high-level campaigns across design, photography, videography, and partner integration; serves as an agency designer for in-house departments; collaborates with external agencies and printers; acts as a gameday photographer and oversees photo shotlists, photographers, and interns.
Director of Graphic Design at Mizzou Athletics
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Directs the look and feel of all design media for the department and its 21 sports; refreshes and maintains the Mizzou Nike Brand, including design elements, logo usage, and photo treatment; oversees design production for sports, fundraising, facility, marketing, and internal design needs; recruits and manages student designers; maintains relationships with student athletes and coaching staffs.
Graphic Design Assistant at Kansas City Chiefs
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Created digital and print content for the Chiefs’ fan-base; produced social media content, shirts, hats, souvenir cups, posters, stadium signage, logos, and advertisements; supported game-day social posts, photo manipulation, and live content for potential stats.
Photography Assistant at D&orf ’s Photography
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Photography assistant traveling central Iowa during summers; organized group photos, captured candid moments, acted as a secondary shooter, posed couples, and transported equipment for wedding photography.
Student Graphic Designer at Iowa State Athletic Creative Services
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Created multimedia content for Iowa State athletics; assisted with runner duties during events and occasionally assisted the university photographer; contributed to various team and marketing collateral.
Photography Assistant at D&orf's Photography
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Wedding photography assistant; organized group photos, captured candid moments, served as a secondary shooter, posed the couple, and transported equipment during wedding days.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in Advertising at Iowa State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Iowa State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail