Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Design

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Hockey, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Field Hockey, Fencing, Men’s/Women’s Golf, Men’s/Women’s Gymnastics.

Requirements

• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom and After Effects
• Supervising and managing a student intern program
• Photography both in-game and studio lightning
• Associate Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Intermediate Professional)
• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Advanced Professional)
• Relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Expediting, organizing, and tracking a large and varying workflow involving multiple deadlines for both external and internal clients.
• Archiving and organizing files, projects and art.
• Fulfilling multiple requests.
• Assisting in editing digital photography.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of photo shoots.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree