Student - Creative Design Associate

Utah Valley University•Orem, UT

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About The Position

Utah Valley University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Western Athletic Conference and the Big 12 Conference. The UVU Department of Athletics is committed to success in competition, the classroom, the community, and life. UVU Athletics supports over 400 student-athletes who compete on the 16 intercollegiate athletic teams sponsored by the University. As a UVU Athletics Marketing team member, this position can work with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, corporate partners, donors, fans, and more! The UVU Athletics Marketing team has won various regional, national, and international marketing and public relations awards. By joining this team and working with an award-winning staff, this position will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from a winning culture. This position provides opportunities to be a leader and gain experience that benefits all areas of life. The perfect candidate is motivated, hardworking, creative, passionate, dedicated, organized, and has good written and verbal communication skills. An eagerness to learn and grow in leadership, customer service, and personal development is critical.

Requirements

Must be a current UVU Student
Must attend Mandatory Staff Meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:50 am.
Two or more years of work experience in creative design.
Office hours will be scheduled during regular business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) and decided on between the applicant and supervisor.
Works on weekends, evenings, holidays, and flexible shifts.
Works indoors and outdoors (hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, snow, etc.)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva (knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom preferred).
Good interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy are required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Practical time management skills.
Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of work experience in sports design is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create content that immediately grabs the attention of digital media audiences
Design original projects that meet client specifications and promote a positive image for the department
Deliver content that uniquely and creatively engages audiences to drive ticket sales and event attendance, resulting in increased Revenue Generation / Ticket Sales, Fan Experience, Social Media / Broadcasting, Brand Awareness, Innovation / Creativity, Student-Athlete Experience, Community Outreach, and Attendance
Foster collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders: Athletics Communications, Athletics Marketing, Athletics Corporate Partners and Community Outreach, Athletics Development and Wolverine Club, University Marketing, University Communications, University Photography Services, University Creative Services, etc.
Provide support at designated game days/events, including pre-game, in-game, and post-game activities and setup/takedown
Continuously assess marketing strategies and apply industry practices for Revenue Generation / Ticket Sales, Fan Experience, Innovation / Creativity, Student-Athlete Experience, Community Outreach, and Attendance
Create executive reports that outline campaign and program objectives, audiences, targets, and tactics, including end-of-campaign and end-of-year actuals against targets.
Inspect projects and suggest approvements, where appropriate, while adhering to UVU graphic standards and avoiding copyright infringement
Perform other marketing-related duties as assigned.

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