Assistant Director, Creative Design, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University Athletics is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to craft graphics for digital and print publications and to support branding across channels. The role collaborates with Athletics Communications, Fan Experience, Video Services, and Deacon Club to deliver content that aligns with university brand strategy.

Ideal candidates have strong design-forward skills, a background in sports media, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring student interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with 2+ years related collegiate experience.
• Experience creating media for digital and print, including branding and campaigns.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Wake Forest Athletics brand across print, digital, and AV formats.
• Design content for social media, Fan Experience, Video Services, and other departments.
• Collaborate with teams to translate coaches' needs into compelling visuals.
• Manage multiple projects and oversee student interns in design roles.
• Ensure brand identity standards across publications and communications.

Skills

Branding

Content creation

Typography

Layout

Social media design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

2+ years collegiate experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Job Description Summary

Wake Forest Athletics is hiring a talented Graphic Designer with experience producing graphics for digital and print publications. The ideal candidate should have a strong design-forward skill-set to innovative design, branding and content creation. This position will assist Athletics Communications, Fan Experience, Video Services and Deacon Club staff with management of content and projects. Additionally, this individual will assist with administrative projects and collaborate with Wake Forest's Office of Community and External Relations on execution through its brand strategy.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Assist the development of the Wake Forest Athletics brand across print, digital, and audio/video platforms.
• Produce and design content for Athletics Communications (social media), Fan Experience, Video Services, Deacon Club, Ticket Office and other departments within the organization.
• Assists with administrative projects and weekly recruiting needs of all 16 coaching staffs.
• Foster an innovative and creative environment that is responsive to our Department and University needs while ensuring that brand identity standards and brand personality are reflected in all Department communications.
• Design and produce high-quality marketing pieces that communicate a strategic department and university message to a broad audience in many different media formats (such as logos, stationary, brochures, direct mail solicitations, print ads, posters, newsletters, mailers, email campaigns).
• Assist Fan Experience and Video Services with video board designs and production for in-venue content.
• Collaborate with communication team members to achieve consistency in creative direction and design of external publications for departments. This also includes working effectively with coaches to translate their vision or need into an appropriate design that meets their social media and content creation goals.
• Successfully manage multiple projects concurrently, while meeting project deadlines.
• Oversee student and internship workers specifically working in design and production.
• Abides by all NCAA, ACC policies, and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree with at least two years directly related collegiate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience is required.
• At least 3-5 years of experience creating various types of media including digital and print.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Adobe's Creative Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of video production including the use of Adobe Premiere Pro and motion designs using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
• A deep understanding of digital marketing disciplines and email marketing.
• Extensive knowledge on creating print-ready materials for marketing and ticketing purposes.
• Strong understanding of layout (i.e. typography, balance, scale) and other design fundamentals and techniques.
• Well-rounded and experienced with content creation; extensive knowledge in sports photography, motion graphics and/or illustration designs.
• Deep understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube etc., and what content creates the highest levels of engagement on those platforms.
• Technically knowledgeable and savvy in a digital environment; Apple environment.
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and collaborate.
• Being willing to provide and receive quality-related feedback.
• Highly experienced in taking creative ideas and translating them to visual presentations.
• Able to work independently and autonomously on projects while consistently delivering projects on time through completion.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends including events held on weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must exhibit professionalism when interacting with staff, members of the media, and players/coaches.
• Must organize personal workflows so projects are easily shared between colleagues.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

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