Graphic Designer - Athletics

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Mid Level

15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Develop and direct creative content for assigned sports and units within 22-sport Intercollegiate Athletics Department. Work with the Director of Creative Services to enhance brand identity for the athletic department and each sport through original and creative design concepts. Assist in maintaining design standards while ensuring quality representation of the Gopher Athletics brand. Evaluate, nurture, and perpetuate the Gopher Athletics brand in a way that’s congruent with the University of Minnesota. Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the Department, the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA. Assist in advancing the department's mission, vision, and strategic plan including its commitment to equity and diversity by demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate and create content that exhibits cultural competency. This position works within the Creative Services unit and works closely with all support staff groups and coaching staffs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all graphic design content for assigned sports including marketing, social media, communications and other external units’ materials.
Work closely with coaching staffs to produce recruiting content for assigned sports.
Provide art direction during photo shoots for various sport digital campaigns.
Design of print and digital collateral for key support staff units.

Requirements

BA/BS with at least 2 years of professional postgraduate experience or a combination of education and work experience in Graphic Design to equal 6 years.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Experience creating finished graphics for print and web.
Portfolio highlighting work as a Graphic Designer.

Nice to Have

Experience working closely with an NCAA Division I athletics program or professional sports franchise.
Ability to work independently or with a team to develop and solve problems.
Experience training and managing students.
Experience with animation and illustration.

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