Director of Graphic Design for Athletics
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Director of Graphic Design for Athletics leads the creation of innovative visual content that strengthens the UTA Athletics brand. The role oversees design across digital print social and web platforms; ensures brand consistency; and supports marketing communications and fan engagement initiatives. The director collaborates with internal teams on campaigns and storytelling projects supervises student design interns and contributes to the departments overall creative strategy.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Create and implement visually compelling graphics that align with UTA Athletics brand standards across multiple media platforms including print digital social and web. Partner with external relations marketing communications sponsorship and ticketing teams to conceptualize and execute creative content for campaigns events promotions and revenue-generation initiatives. Utilize project management tools to organize workflow manage timelines assign tasks and coordinate with internal programs and external vendors to ensure timely high-quality project delivery. Maintain and enforce UTA Athletics and University brand guidelines ensuring all visual assets reflect a consistent and professional identity. Recruit supervise mentor and evaluate student graphic design interns by providing creative direction feedback and professional development opportunities. Stay current on design trends emerging technologies and best practices to continually enhance the departments creative impact and fan engagement. Contribute to broader creative and brand initiatives supporting UTA Athletics marketing and communication goals. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communications digital media marketing or a related field. One (1) year of professional experience in graphic design preferably within sports higher education or a related creative industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of professional experience as a graphic designer within intercollegiate athletics professional sports or an agency setting. Experience leading or mentoring student designers interns or creative assistants. Experience and knowledge of motion graphics video editing or animation for digital and in-venue use. Experience with project management and workflow collaboration tools (e.g. Asana Trello ). Professional understanding and experience with social media trends and best practices for visual storytelling across platforms (Instagram X/Twitter TikTok YouTube etc.). Experience collaborating with marketing communications and sponsorship teams to deliver creative assets supporting revenue generation and fan engagement. Experience and knowledge of NCAA and institutional branding policies standards and approval processes.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required by athletic events and deadlines.
The Director of Graphic Design for Athletics leads the creation of innovative visual content that strengthens the UTA Athletics brand. The role oversees design across digital print social and web platforms; ensures brand consistency; and supports marketing communications and fan engagement initiatives. The director collaborates with internal teams on campaigns and storytelling projects supervises student design interns and contributes to the departments overall creative strategy.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Create and implement visually compelling graphics that align with UTA Athletics brand standards across multiple media platforms including print digital social and web. Partner with external relations marketing communications sponsorship and ticketing teams to conceptualize and execute creative content for campaigns events promotions and revenue-generation initiatives. Utilize project management tools to organize workflow manage timelines assign tasks and coordinate with internal programs and external vendors to ensure timely high-quality project delivery. Maintain and enforce UTA Athletics and University brand guidelines ensuring all visual assets reflect a consistent and professional identity. Recruit supervise mentor and evaluate student graphic design interns by providing creative direction feedback and professional development opportunities. Stay current on design trends emerging technologies and best practices to continually enhance the departments creative impact and fan engagement. Contribute to broader creative and brand initiatives supporting UTA Athletics marketing and communication goals. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communications digital media marketing or a related field. One (1) year of professional experience in graphic design preferably within sports higher education or a related creative industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of professional experience as a graphic designer within intercollegiate athletics professional sports or an agency setting. Experience leading or mentoring student designers interns or creative assistants. Experience and knowledge of motion graphics video editing or animation for digital and in-venue use. Experience with project management and workflow collaboration tools (e.g. Asana Trello ). Professional understanding and experience with social media trends and best practices for visual storytelling across platforms (Instagram X/Twitter TikTok YouTube etc.). Experience collaborating with marketing communications and sponsorship teams to deliver creative assets supporting revenue generation and fan engagement. Experience and knowledge of NCAA and institutional branding policies standards and approval processes.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required by athletic events and deadlines.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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