Assistant Director, Creative

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits information available upon request

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Denton is seeking an Assistant Director, Creative to develop promotional materials and enhance brand awareness. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience, with a Master's degree preferred. The candidate will work closely with various units to ensure brand consistency and provide digital media support during sports events.

Familiarity with NCAA regulations and proficiency in graphic design software are essential. This position offers opportunities to contribute to marketing strategies across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of graphic design software.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules.

Responsibilities

• Create promotional materials for ticket sales and team promotion.
• Meet and maintain brand standards across all projects.
• Oversee enhancement of brand identity with internal units.
• Design department publications with input from various units.
• Provide gameday digital media support for events.
• Work closely with coaches and staff for brand awareness.
• Design creative social media graphics and concepts.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Graphic design software proficiency

Web-based interface comfort

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Quark

Job description

Title: Assistant Director, Creative

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics-Gen-220000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas' athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square‑foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student‑athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

Responsible for creating print and digital promotional materials in an effort to enhance event presentation, ticket sales initiatives and brand awareness. Develop creative themes to carry across all departmental external messaging.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of industry‑standard graphic design software and applications, including Quark, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and basic HTML.
• Proficiency and comfort working within web‑based interfaces and digital platforms.

Job Duties

• Create digital and hardcopy collateral materials to promote ticket sales and generate specific team promotional materials to increase public image for assigned sports.
• Meet brand standards in creative ways and promote overall brand guidelines at all times in conjunction with Senior Associate AD and Assistant AD.
• Work with other internal units to oversee enhancement of brand identity and awareness including supporting the fulfillment of sponsored digital content inventory, planning, and messaging with LearfieldIMG College partners and licensees.
• Under leadership of Senior Associate AD and Assistant AD, design department publications working with different units to create fresh art and editorial content.
• Provide gameday digital media support for sports events and other important events as assigned. This includes revenue and non‑revenue generating sports events and the assignments of student intern staff at these events.
• Communicate with coaches and staff to ensure brand awareness and identity standards are being met.
• Work with Assistant AD to design creative social media graphics and concepts to assist overall marketing and communications effort.
• Contribute to overall athletic department social media strategy and ideation with opportunity for larger role.
• Work well with other units in athletic department to help accomplish common goals.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on season and sport assignments.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

Benefits information is available upon request.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.