University of Delaware
Assistant Director, Graphic Design and Creative Content
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
Assistant Director, Graphic Design and Creative Content
The Assistant Director, Graphic Design and Creative Content within the Department of Athletics and Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR) at the University of Delaware is a valued member upholding and embracing the departmental mission of Achieving Excellence Together. Under general direction of the Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for creating and designing all necessary creative content for the Delaware Football Program and other DACCR needs. This individual serves as a key member of the external team and drives creative content for recruiting, social media, and all game‑day activations, including print and digital promotional materials. The role requires aligning visuals with the University of Delaware brand and maintaining UD production standards in print, web, video, and photo in accordance with the UD Brand Style Guide and in partnership with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Pay Grade:
29E
Major Responsibilities
Maintain and update a yearly visual identity for the Delaware Football Program.
Create and produce all graphic design content for Delaware Football social media channels.
Collaborate with the Associate Director, Creative Video, and the Associate Director, Communications and Creative Services/Social Media coordinator to ensure content is delivered on time and creatively.
Attend practices, games, and team events as needed to capture photo and graphic content for external use.
Work with the Director of Marketing and Licensing and the Associate Director of Creative Video to develop all videoboard content for home Delaware Football games, including motion graphics, still graphics, and other creative activations.
Participate in weekly football external pods with operations, marketing, communications, and ticket sales to develop revenue‑generating creative content.
Football Recruiting
Deliver consistent, timely creative content for recruiting visits and social media, under direction of the Head Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
Capture photo content during official recruiting visits as needed.
Support athletic department requests as needed.
Ensure consistent and appropriate logo usage and branding implementation across the department.
Provide templates for credentials, parking passes, and event staff guides for game‑day event management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design, art, or related field with at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
Graphic design experience in the sports industry; college football experience preferred.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom) and Microsoft Office; knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro preferred.
Strong grasp of design principles, color theory, and typography.
Creative problem‑solving skills.
Ability to produce motion, static, and multi‑purpose graphic content.
Experience using Sony and/or Canon cameras for photography.
Ability to use design software to lay out and finalize artwork.
Ability to prepare materials for print and coordinate with vendors.
Collaborative, deadline‑driven, and detail‑oriented with basic arithmetic skills.
Familiarity with emerging design technologies, branding, procurement, copyright, and business policies.
Ability to receive and constructively apply feedback.
Ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Special Requirements
Requires working nights and some weekends as scheduled.
Requires travel for football games.
Requires attending recruiting functions and off‑season events hosted by the Delaware Football Program.
This position has a hybrid work schedule.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
Salary: $91,061.75–$151,769.58
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Pay Grade:
29E
Major Responsibilities
Maintain and update a yearly visual identity for the Delaware Football Program.
Create and produce all graphic design content for Delaware Football social media channels.
Collaborate with the Associate Director, Creative Video, and the Associate Director, Communications and Creative Services/Social Media coordinator to ensure content is delivered on time and creatively.
Attend practices, games, and team events as needed to capture photo and graphic content for external use.
Work with the Director of Marketing and Licensing and the Associate Director of Creative Video to develop all videoboard content for home Delaware Football games, including motion graphics, still graphics, and other creative activations.
Participate in weekly football external pods with operations, marketing, communications, and ticket sales to develop revenue‑generating creative content.
Football Recruiting
Deliver consistent, timely creative content for recruiting visits and social media, under direction of the Head Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
Capture photo content during official recruiting visits as needed.
Support athletic department requests as needed.
Ensure consistent and appropriate logo usage and branding implementation across the department.
Provide templates for credentials, parking passes, and event staff guides for game‑day event management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design, art, or related field with at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
Graphic design experience in the sports industry; college football experience preferred.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom) and Microsoft Office; knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro preferred.
Strong grasp of design principles, color theory, and typography.
Creative problem‑solving skills.
Ability to produce motion, static, and multi‑purpose graphic content.
Experience using Sony and/or Canon cameras for photography.
Ability to use design software to lay out and finalize artwork.
Ability to prepare materials for print and coordinate with vendors.
Collaborative, deadline‑driven, and detail‑oriented with basic arithmetic skills.
Familiarity with emerging design technologies, branding, procurement, copyright, and business policies.
Ability to receive and constructively apply feedback.
Ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Special Requirements
Requires working nights and some weekends as scheduled.
Requires travel for football games.
Requires attending recruiting functions and off‑season events hosted by the Delaware Football Program.
This position has a hybrid work schedule.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
Salary: $91,061.75–$151,769.58
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