Assistant Creative Director

BBSS Beyond Blue; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation is seeking an Assistant Creative Director to join the Comms, Brand and Content team at the Joe Craft Center. You will help design graphic assets and supervise creative output for multiple sports programs, aligning with branding and department priorities.

You will collaborate with coaches, administrators and partners to deliver timely, high‑quality visuals for recruiting, fan engagement and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or preferred.
• Entry-level experience in graphic design, creative content, digital media, photography, video, college athletics, sports, or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create deadline-driven graphic design and visual content for sports programs and department initiatives across digital, social, print, recruiting, marketing, and in-venue platforms.
• Develop, organize, and deliver visual assets that advance brand identity, storytelling, recruiting, fan engagement, marketing campaigns, and events.
• Provide day-to-day creative support for assigned sports, including game coverage, graphics, digital content preparation, asset management, and timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with Creative Services staff and department partners to support season-long content plans and production needs while following brand standards and NCAA/SEC policies.

Skills

Graphic design

Creative content

Digital media

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Assistant Creative Director Requisition Number: R-000005842 Department Name: Comms, Brand and Content Work Location: Joe Craft Center Grade Level: 0 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary Position within the UK Athletics Creative Services department responsible for supporting the creation and delivery of graphic design, visual, digital, social, and select multimedia content for assigned sport programs and department initiatives. Works as part of the Creative Services team to execute brand-aligned creative assets that support recruiting, fan engagement, team storytelling, marketing priorities, and department visibility. Primary responsibilities center on design production, visual asset development, sport coverage support, digital content preparation, content organization, archives, and operational needs. The position may also assist with photo, video, and other multimedia needs as assigned, while developing within established department standards and workflows. Coordinates with Creative Services staff and, as assigned, coaches, sport administrators, communications, marketing, ticketing, and other department partners. All University of Kentucky Athletics Department employees are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the College Sports Commission (CSC), the Southeast conference (SEC), the University and any other applicable regulatory body.

Essential Functions

Creates and assists with deadline-driven graphic design and visual content for assigned sport programs and department initiatives across digital, social, print, recruiting, marketing, and in-venue platforms. Supports the development, organization, and delivery of visual assets that advance brand identity, storytelling, recruiting, fan engagement, marketing campaigns, special events, and other department priorities. Provides day-to-day creative support for assigned sports, including game and practice coverage support, graphics, digital content preparation, asset management, and timely delivery of materials for department use. Assists with photo, video, social, and other multimedia content needs as assigned, while maintaining a primary focus on design execution and visual asset production. Works with Creative Services staff and department partners to support season-long content plans, campaign concepts, production needs, and sport-specific creative requests while following department brand standards and University, SEC, CSC, and NCAA policies and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement

Entry-level experience in graphic design, creative content, digital media, photography, video, college athletics, sports, or a related area preferred.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e., Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions such as typing, graphic design, editing, and multimedia production; intermittent standing and walking throughout the facility; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and frequent operation of computers, cameras, video equipment, and communication devices. The position also requires constant communication with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to review detailed visual materials for accuracy and quality.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment. We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond. Join us as we build a future grounded in service, collaboration and excellence, one where your talents help move our Commonwealth forward.

Beyond Blue Corporation, an affiliated entity of the University of Kentucky, is a strategic vehicle to support the university's growth. Beyond Blue is a nonprofit company that allows the university to abide by all public entity rules and laws while allowing leaders to have some separation and distinctiveness to focus on one core business. The UK Board of Trustees appoints the Beyond Blue Board of Directors and the directors of any of its subsidiary companies.