Assistant Director of Creative Services, Men's Basketball
Job description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.
About the Department
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 500 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 117 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first American Athletic Conference program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
UC student-athletes collectively posted a 3.387 overall GPA in the fall of 2021 with 78 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our University and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Athletics is seeking candidates for an Assistant Director of Creative Services (Graphic Designer). This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.
The Assistant Director for Creative Services will provide support in the creative direction of content design and strategy for the Men’s Basketball program. The position will be housed in Men’s Basketball and will work closely with Athletics’ Chief Creative Officer.
The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple internal partners such as marketing, ticket sales and service, communication, and facilities crafting and executing creative media strategy, concepts, and ideas, including creating videos and social medial content, print, and web design.
Essential Functions
- Utilize knowledge of current graphic design software to produce visual material.
- Generate, proofread and edit finished product and ensure that all design work follows university branding standards.
- Maintain design standards for all material produced; stay abreast of technological advances in the field; recommend alternate approaches to design and production for cost-effective printed materials; maintain records and files.
- Consult with clients on requested projects; make recommendations and decisions related to design, ideas, approach, costs, technical specifications, etc.
- Liaison with printers, suppliers, etc. for assigned projects; write all specifications for printing, supplies, bids, etc.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Experience in graphic design or related field.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- The position requires some evening and weekend hours.
- Travel with the team may be required.
- Print design & preparing print production experience.
- Strong logo design & Adobe Illustrator proficiency.
- After Effects, Blender or other 3D design program knowledge a plus.
- Strong typographic sensitivity.
- Strong photography, both shooting & editing a plus.
- Experience carrying a cohesive design campaign through a number of different applications.
- Professional communication.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include:
- Cover letter of interest.
- A portfolio.
- All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered for the position.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
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