Asst. Creative Director/UK Athletics Creative Services Office at University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Asst. Creative Director/UK Athletics Creative Services Office

Lexington, KY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive in-house graphic design for UK Athletics, supporting 23 varsity teams and department communications.

Own and produce print and digital artwork on deadline for UK Athletics and 23 varsity teams.
Must-have: proven Adobe Creative Suite expertise for in-house design.
Standout: collaboration with coaches, team reps, and the Creative Office on projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create a wide range of professional quality, deadline-sensitive print and digital graphic artwork for promoting the mission of the UK Athletics Department and its 23 varsity teams
Create additional miscellaneous artwork, as needed, by various administrative units within the department
Assist and collaborate with other members of UK Athletics Creative Office and with other members of UKAD Staff
Regularly meet/interact with coaches, team representatives and other staff members to initiate projects, gather input, and address job-related questions and concerns
May supervise and art-direct photo shoots

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of one previous year working full-time (or equivalent part-time hours) as a graphic designer in college athletics or related area
Must have proven experience in using Adobe Creative Suite to produce professional in-house graphic design artwork for print and digital platforms
Must be able to lift 10 lbs
Shift: 40 hours per week plus occasional evening and weekends

University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.The University of Kentucky:- Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research.- Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity.- Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity.From Paducah to Pikeville, Covington to Cumberland, the University of Kentucky touches lives across the Bluegrass State, providing education, cultural stimulation and economic development in all 120 counties. Considering that residents of all Kentucky counties benefit from the University's medical care, community service, innovative research and creative teaching and instruction, there's no question UK is The University of Kentucky.

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

23K employees (696 in marketing)

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