Creative Services Lead — Brand & Motion Graphics

Big Ten Conference; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Big Ten Conference is seeking an Assistant Director, Creative Services to lead graphic design, motion graphics, and marketing asset creation for championships, events, and initiatives. This role will build in-house capabilities and collaborate with internal teams and member institutions to deliver impactful visuals.

Based in Rosemont, IL, the position demands strong creativity, project management, and brand stewardship to engage fans and support Conference objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, visual arts, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design, creative services, marketing, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in graphic design, branding, social media, and motion graphics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of sports marketing, event promotion, and fan engagement strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce marketing collateral for Big Ten championships, tournaments, events, and year‑round initiatives.
• Design print and digital advertising materials, email marketing assets, ticketing promotions, event signage, and social media graphics.
• Support Conference marketing campaigns through creative asset development across multiple platforms and audiences.
• Ensure creative materials align with Big Ten brand standards and strategic objectives.
• Develop motion graphics and video content for event presentation, digital platforms, advertising campaigns, web content, and social media channels.
• Assist with creative storytelling through video and animated content that enhances fan engagement and promotes Conference initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on concepts and production execution.
• Create, update, and maintain professional PowerPoint presentations and visual materials for internal meetings, external stakeholder presentations, and Conference initiatives.
• Ensure presentation materials remain visually compelling, consistent, and aligned with the Conference brand.
• Manage day-to-day approvals and creative reviews within the Big Ten licensing portal.
• Collaborate with licensing partners and internal stakeholders to ensure brand standards are maintained across licensed products and materials.
• Monitor approval workflows and provide timely feedback to partners and vendors.
• Assist with creative and marketing needs associated with Big Ten championships, tournaments, and special events.
• Support marketing activations throughout the Big Ten footprint, including football championship initiatives, College Football Playoff activities, and other Conference events.
• Attend select events to assist with on-site creative needs and brand execution.

Skills

Portfolio

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Sports marketing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, visual arts, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

The Big Ten Conference is seeking an Assistant Director, Creative Services to lead graphic design, motion graphics, and marketing asset creation for championships, events, and initiatives. This role will build in-house capabilities and collaborate with internal teams and member institutions to deliver impactful visuals.

Based in Rosemont, IL, the position demands strong creativity, project management, and brand stewardship to engage fans and support Conference objectives.