Assistant Director of Creative Media & Branding - Creative Services

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Director to plan, analyze, and create content in support of the operational and strategic aspects of the Florida athletics program. Uses various media outlets, color, typeface, illustration, photography, and various print and layout techniques to ensure all Florida Gators brand requirements are met. Responsibilities include: ensuring consistency of creative designs and productions; and creating design layouts within the Florida identity and editing/preparing them for print. Supports the athletic department’s creative vision by managing day-to-day content production and assisting with innovative projects that align with assigned sports goals. This role includes responsibilities in graphic design to enhance and bring awareness to UAA, its coaches, and athletes. Additionally, this position plays a vital role in driving revenue for ticketed sports by creating compelling promotional content and supporting NIL initiatives that empower and amplify student-athletes’ personal brands.

This position requires the incumbent to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities; and work a non-standard work week which will include nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing or a related field*


• 2 years of related work experience*


• Experience in project management, layout, design, typography, file organization, and 4/c file preparation


• Knowledgeable of basic design software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Acrobat, InDesign)


• Knowledgeable of social media platforms (particularly Twitter, Instagram, and emerging platforms)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable of athletics


• Knowledgeable of desktop publishing, press, and pre-press technologies, including: process and spot color theory, varnishing, binding, trapping, paper selection, and impositions


• A basic understanding of web and video content

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of education/experience requirements

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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