Responsibilities

• Graphic Design and Creative Content Production (40%)
• Conceptualize, design and produce high-quality graphic content supporting Mizzou Athletics marketing initiatives, sponsorship campaigns, departmental storytelling and major events.
• Develop a wide range of visual assets, including social media graphics, digital advertisements, promotional materials, campaign creative, event graphics, recruiting materials and other department communications.
• Create visually compelling designs that effectively communicate the excellence, energy and competitive identity of Mizzou Athletics.
• Manage creative projects from concept development through final delivery, including design, revisions, production and distribution.
• Ensure all creative work consistently reflects Mizzou Athletics' visual identity, brand standards and established design guidelines.
• Digital Storytelling and Brand Development (25%)
• Develop innovative visual storytelling concepts that showcase the reach, influence and success of Mizzou Athletics, its student-athletes, coaches and programs.
• Create engaging graphics and visual campaigns optimized for social media, digital platforms and other audience-facing channels.
• Collaborate with creative and marketing staff to identify opportunities for timely, engaging and innovative visual storytelling.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred

• Prior graphic design experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.