Assistant Director of Digital Communications â Graphic Design and Creative Services
Assistant Director of Digital Communications â Graphic Design and Creative Services
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Job Description
Within the digital team of the NCAA communications department this role focuses on graphic design for member- and public-facing content including resource documents slide presentations and graphics for webpages on . Responsibilities include graphic design and upholding the NCAAs brand standards. The ideal candidate will exhibit a dynamic creative approach quick thinking outstanding communication and the ability to respond positively to design feedback.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute digital designs for audiences within the NCAA membership and stakeholder groups with deliverables including PDF resource documents slides used during presentations and graphics to help with message delivery on and in NCAA emails and social media promotions.
- Craft compelling social and digital media content to boost engagement and prompt action.
- Engage in collaborative concept development creating illustrations infographics and designs that intrigue and educate while adhering to NCAA brand standards.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork across various departments bringing forward proactive and innovative visual communication solutions.
- Translate partner input and refine designs to meet NCAA style and production timelines.
- Coordinate with designers and photographers to develop concepts identify photographic needs and guide shoot direction.
- Respond to live events with real-time design execution.
- Assist with digital video production and editing where needed.
- Employ strategies for file optimization and enhanced production workflows.
- Support updates and maintenance of content using the organizations content management system (CMS) ensuring consistency with brand voice accessibility and design standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree strongly preferred.
- A minimum of three years in digital graphics production is essential.
- Experience in sports or national brand design is highly desirable.
- Essential: Brand comprehension adherence to brand standards and scalability.
- Strong typographic and conceptual design skills are required.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere) mandatory; After Effects beneficial.
- Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS) to publish update and manage web content alongside digital design production.
- The ability to swiftly adjust to shifting priorities and juggle multiple projects is crucial.
- Photography and photo editing skills are advantageous though not mandatory.
- Experience with project management software such as Asana is preferred.
- Knowledge of college athletics and higher education communications is highly desirable.
- Estimated Travel Required <10%
- This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis Indiana. The current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.
Key Competencies
- Teamwork Can effectively work together with other people and collaborate to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
- Resourcefulness The ability to creatively cope with difficult situations or unusual problems. It is about problem-solving and getting things done in the face of obstacles and constraints.
- Attention to Detail Allocates cognitive resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks no matter how small or large.
- Problem Solving Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
- Project Management The discipline of planning organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.
Core Values
- LEADERSHIP We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
- INCLUSION We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
- COMMUNICATION We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
- COLLABORATION We work together based on mutual respect to lead and serve our stakeholders.
- ACCOUNTABILITY We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
