Sr Athletics Graphic Designer

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Senior Graphic Designer is housed in the University of South Florida Athletics External Services Department and reports to the Assistant Vice President, Creative & Brand Strategy. The role leads the design team and graphic design efforts for assigned sports, designing and assisting with art direction for print and electronic communications and helping create multimedia content that strengthens the visual brand of South Florida Athletics. The position works collaboratively with coaches, athletes, and athletics staff to align content with the department’s branding and marketing goals, generate excitement for the Bulls, and support revenue-generation opportunities. The designer oversees branding and design staff, leads projects from concept to delivery, and ensures consistent visual identity and compliance with University Brand Standards. The role also provides oversight of the internship program, helps plan office work and train staff, and keeps current with design and branding trends and best practices. The position must adhere to NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Non-traditional evening and/or weekend hours may be required as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of related experience.
Advanced knowledge of brand management, digital and print design, and project management tools.
Demonstrated experience in leadership, training, and strategic design execution.
Employment eligibility in the United States, subject to the conditions described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, photography, communications, or a related field.
Experience with in-game sports photography and studio or location photo shoots.

Responsibilities

Establish, oversee, and develop projects from concept to delivery, including game-day programs, media guides, brochures, billboards, advertising materials, posters, murals, banners, and digital and social media materials.
Execute a consistent visual identity across department design work and ensure compliance with University Brand Standards.
Create original designs by determining information flow, content layout, graphics, typography, and color based on available space and design principles.
Stay up to date on new techniques and technology related to web and print design.
Create templates for game-day programs, media guides, and other printed materials for each sport, as well as other season-long collateral.
Inspect and approve printers’ proofs and review completed products.
Organize and direct photo shoots, including preparing shot lists and ensuring the correct photos are taken for marketing collateral and social media designs.
Review photo-shoot products for quality and appropriateness, and select photography for publications.
Assist with planning office work and recommend schedules, time requirements, and related functions.
Assist in training new staff and lead intern efforts, including recruitment and training.
Oversee branding and design staff and lead graphic design work for assigned sports.
Assist with art direction and the ideation and creation of multimedia content that enhances the athletics department’s visual brand.
Work with coaches, athletes, and athletics staff to align branding and design content with departmental marketing goals.
Provide oversight of the internship program and stay current with industry trends and best practices in design and branding.
Adhere to NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.