Graphic Designer

As the Graphic Designer, you will conceptualize, develop, design, and prepare original graphic designs for various promotional materials. You will work closely with the athletics department staff to ensure all work aligns with brand standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing, developing, designing, and preparing original, creative graphic design including page layouts, production and management of brand/campaign assets, photo-manipulation and typography for various promotional materials.
• Mentoring student design interns and volunteer student staff.
• Working closely with the Associate Director of Athletics to ensure all work aligns with conference, NCAA, and compliance requirements.
• Generating innovative design content consistent with established brand standards and seasonal campaign guidelines.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of college-level training in graphic arts, illustration, drafting or closely allied field AND one (1) year of experience as a Graphics Assistant, OR equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency in design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Aftereffects).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Key Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Aftereffects).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in design and development of promotional materials.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Experience working with NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of sports and intercollegiate athletics.
• Ability to organize, prioritize multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment overseeing several projects in tandem in order to meet and/or exceed project deadlines and deliverables.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, perform sound decision-making, maintain a positive and proactive attitude, and demonstrate loyalty toward servitude and professionalism.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents.
• Retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development.
• Employee tuition waiver.