Asst Dir, Graphic Design - Recruiting/Internal

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Graphic Design – Recruiting/Internal to create internal-facing graphics for Utah's Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball and Gymnastics programs.

You will deliver high-quality visuals supporting coaches, staff and student-athletes while aligning with program branding. Reporting to the Assistant A.D., Football Communications, the role collaborates with Crimson Brand Partners to ensure consistency across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong typography and layout skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and events.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce graphics for internal team operations and recruiting.
• Fulfill day-to-day creative requests from recruiting operations and staff.
• Create player graphics, practice content, and presentations.
• Assist in capturing team content during media days and events.
• Develop recruiting-related visuals and on-campus content.
• Support events with real-time design needs.
• Maintain brand alignment and templates.
• Collaborate with CBP and Athletics leadership.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography & layout

Project management

Team collaboration

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Related field experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Asst Dir, Graphic Design – Recruiting/Internal

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Graphic Design – Recruiting/Internal willcreate, collaborate on and support the creation of internal-facingcreative content for Utah's Football, Men's Basketball, Women'sBasketball and Gymnastics programs. The primary focus for the twopositions will be on team operations and recruiting initiatives,with responsibility for producing high-quality graphics and visualassets that support coaches, staff and student-athletes, whilemaintaining alignment with established program and athleticsdepartment branding.

This position will report to the Assistant A.D., FootballCommunications, while maintaining a collaborative reportingrelationship with leadership within Crimson Brand Partners (CBP) toensure consistency across broader creative efforts.

Responsibilities

Internal Team & Player Creative

• Design and produce graphics to support internal football, men'sbasketball, women's basketball and gymnastics operations, includingcontent for coaches, staff and student-athletes.
• Fulfill day-to-day creative requests from recruiting,operations, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and otherinternal units.
• Create materials such as player graphics, practice content,internal presentations, and team-focused visuals.
• Assist in capturing and organizing team content during mediadays, practices, and team events.

Recruiting Creative Support

• Develop and execute recruiting-related creative, includingvisit materials, personalized graphics, and on-campus content.
• Support recruiting events with real-time or rapid-turnarounddesign needs.
• Collaborate with recruiting staff to bring creative concepts tolife within established brand guidelines.
• Maintain and update recruiting templates to ensure efficiencyand consistency.

Design Execution & Production

• Execute creative projects across digital and print formatsunder the direction of Assistant A.D., Football Communications andCBP leadership.
• Maintain organized file structures, templates, and assetlibraries for efficient workflow.
• Ensure all creative aligns with sport program and departmentbrand standards.
• Assist with high-volume production needs, particularly duringpeak periods (season, recruiting cycles, events).

Collaboration & Workflow

• Work closely with sport program staffs to prioritize andcomplete projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain strongcommunication while meeting deadlines in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Receive and implement feedback quickly and effectively.
• Participate in creative discussions and contribute ideas whenappropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with photography and content capture as needed.
• Support occasional overflow creative needs tied to broaderathletics department initiatives.
• Stay current on design trends, particularly within collegeathletics and recruiting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpretedas a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to thejob.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typicallyrequiredNearly Continuously: Officeenvironment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing,listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing),walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Digital Media, or relatedfield (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator,InDesign)
• Strong understanding of basic design principles, typography,and layout
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditionalhours, including game days and recruiting events

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Preferences

• Experience in athletics, sports, or a related creativeenvironment (internships included)
• Familiarity with college football recruiting and creativetrendsBasic knowledge of motion graphics (After Effects orsimilar)
• Photography and/or video editing experience
• Understanding of NCAA rules and general athleticsoperations

Special Instructions

Please attach your portfolio.

Requisition Number: PRN45809B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00327 - Athletics Department

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: DOE

Close Date: 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled: