Graphic Designer, Intercollegiate Athletics

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a dynamic Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Design to elevate the brand for Penn State Athletics across men’s basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and other sports. You will design for social, web, print, and facilities while managing multiple deadlines and client requests.

The role requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, in-game/studio photography capabilities, and experience supervising student interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in graphic design or related field.
• Experience designing for multiple formats (social, web, print, signage).

Responsibilities

• Create high‑level designs elevating brand and athlete profiles.
• Produce graphics for social, web, print, and facilities.
• Expand and manage a workflow with multiple deadlines for internal and external clients.
• Assist in photography editing and planning/executing shoots.

Skills

Photography

Studio lighting

Intern supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe After Effects

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a dynamic, cutting-edge creative professional to work with its Strategic Communications department as an Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Design. The individual will be involved in a variety of facets of Penn State's highly successful 31-sport varsity athletic department and will be expected to produce high-level designs elevating the brand’s profile as well as that of its student-athletes. The individual would primarily design for Penn State Men’s Basketball, Women’s Ice Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosses, and a variety of other sports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with the Creative Services staff to produce original and creative designs (social media, web, print, and facilities) to fulfill the design needs of supporting department units, including Strategic Communications, Marketing, Compliance, Ticketing, etc. The individual will need to expedite, organize, and track a large and varying workflow involving multiple deadlines for both external and internal clients, archive and organize files, projects and art, fulfill multiple requests, assist in editing digital photography, and assist in the planning and execution of photo shoots.

The ideal candidate would have experience in the following: Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom and After Effects Supervising and managing a student intern program Photography both in-game and studio lighting

Additional Information: In addition to uploading your cover letter and resume online, please provide work samples via a link to an online portfolio or website. This position requires some night and weekend work, including the possibility of working home football games.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $86,400.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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