Graphic Designer, Intercollegiate Athletics

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

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 Basketball, Women’s Ice Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosses, and a variety of other sports.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (if filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Advanced Professional)
3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Advanced Professional)
Associate Degree (if filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Intermediate Professional)
2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Graphic Design Specialist - Intermediate Professional)
Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom and After Effects
Supervising and managing a student intern program
Photography both in-game and studio lighting
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.