Graphic Designer, Intercollegiate Athletics

Penn State Lady Lions; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics seeks a dynamic Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Design to elevate the brand for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, and more. You will produce high-level designs for social media, web, print, and facilities, working with multiple internal partners and student interns.

The role requires rapid workflow management, file organization, and involvement in photo shoots.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of relevant design experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating branding and design assets for sports teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create original designs for social media, web, print, and facilities.
• Collaborate with Strategic Communications, Marketing, and other units to fulfill design requests.
• Organize and track a large workflow with multiple deadlines and clients.
• Archive and manage files, projects, and artwork systematically.
• Assist with editing digital photography and planning photo shoots.
• Support in planning and executing photo shoots for campaigns and events.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Lightroom

After Effects

Intern supervision

Sports photography

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor’s Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired 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.

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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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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