Director of Graphic Design - Football

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Graphic Design for Football. This role reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletics Director / Chief of Staff – Football and indirectly to the Head Football Coach. WVU offers generous benefits, including a 37.5-hour work week, 13 paid holidays, 24 annual leave days, 18 sick days, a range of health insurance and other benefits, and a 401(a) retirement savings plan with a 6.25% employee contribution match.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a creative field of curriculum.
• A minimum of two (2) years of creative services and football recruiting, preferably at a NCAA Autonomy 5 college/university.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Knowledge an experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.
• Proven success producing creative and innovative multi-media content.
• Experience in multi-media production platforms (web sites, animation, graphic design).
• Knowledge of professional and cinematic video cameras.
• Knowledge of video production, including but not limited to shooting, non-linear editing, color correction, audio editing.
• Possess advanced skills in word processing, desk publishing and web writing software
• Demonstrated knowledge of making and using design concepts for guides, web, multimedia, video and photography
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional photography such as composition, lighting, photo editing, retouching, black and white and color
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of computer hardware and software, such as Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Word, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HTML and CSS development
• Demonstrated knowledge of making and using design concepts for print, web, multimedia, photographs, video illustrations, plans, charts and models (scale, color, typography, etc.)
• Knowledge of basic and advanced principles and practice of video acquisition and editing
• Must have the ability to create as well as review and recognize high-quality and compelling digital media needed for the effective dissemination of vital university information
• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
• Strong working knowledge of NCAA and conference rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and the ability to apply those rules
• Demonstrated knowledge of design, editing, marketing practices and public relations skills
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skills in writing and editing copy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time
• Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)

Responsibilities

• Organize communication and marketing from on-field coaching staff to priority recruits. Use creative abilities to produce collateral material for Head Football Coach recruiting.
• Produce digital content for the Head Football Coach in time sensitive situations, including graphics, photos and video production.
• Construct presentations for the Head Football Coach to be utilized for program enhancement and recruiting.
• Collaborate with football graphic designer and creative video staff on Head Football Coach communication needs.
• Work with recruiting staff and creative staff to maximize opportunities to promote Head Football Coach and WVU Football to top recruits and fan base.
• Responsible for organization, branding and storytelling for content in building, including digital boards and televisions.
• Manage and oversee student interns to assist with content creation, research and strategy.
• Participate in recruiting meetings with Head Football Coach and recruiting staff to capture beneficial information to help market to priority recruits.
• Contribute new ideas to Head Football Coach, football administration and football external staff, including creative and recruiting staffs.
• Contribute to the design of various items for the promotion of the football program, including, but not limited to recruiting correspondence, signage, logos, sales presentations, brochures, flyers and forms, marketing/sales presentations and proposals.
• Participate in the preparation of materials for television productions.
• Work closely with the Assistant AD – Creative / Branding, photographers, videographers, designers, illustrators and web content developers to produce promotional material, web, video and multimedia.
• Assist with the delegation of assignments and responsibilities to freelancers and third-party contributors as needed.
• Perform other job-related assignments as requested by the Senior Associate Athletics Director / Chief of Staff – Football and/or Head Football Coach.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel; Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial, ethnical and sexual orientation differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and contractors; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant research and education; requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions; Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Manage professional and personal time to handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, and regular travel in-season and on-call availability
• Faithfully and diligently execute related duties of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year
• Range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6.25% employee contribution match
• Eligibility to continue health insurance
• Other retiree perks
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level