Assistant Director, Creative Design, Department of Athletics

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Summary Wake Forest Athletics is hiring a talented Graphic Designer with experience producing graphics for digital and print publications. The ideal candidate should have a strong design-forward skill-set to innovative design, branding and content creation. This position will assist Athletics Communications, Fan Experience, Video Services and Deacon Club staff with management of content and projects. Additionally, this individual will assist with administrative projects and collaborate with Wake Forest’s Office of Community and External Relations on execution through its brand strategy. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions: ·        Assist the development of the Wake Forest Athletics brand across print, digital, and audio/video platforms. ·        Produce and design content for Athletics Communications (social media), Fan Experience, Video Services, Deacon Club, Ticket Office and other departments within the organization. ·        Assists with administrative projects and weekly recruiting needs of all 16 coaching staffs. ·        Foster an innovative and creative environment that is responsive to our Department and University needs while ensuring that brand identity standards and brand personality are reflected in all Department communications. ·        Design and produce high-quality marketing pieces that communicate a strategic department and university message to a broad audience in many different media formats (such as logos, stationary, brochures, direct mail solicitations, print ads, posters, newsletters, mailers, email campaigns). ·        Assist Fan Experience and Video Services with video board designs and production for in-venue content. ·        Collaborate with communication team members to achieve consistency in creative direction and design of external publications for departments. This also includes working effectively with coaches to translate their vision or need into an appropriate design that meets their social media and content creation goals. ·        Successfully manage multiple projects concurrently, while meeting project deadlines. ·        Oversee student and internship workers specifically working in design and production. ·        Abides by all NCAA, ACC policies, and procedures. ·        Performs related duties as assigned.     Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelor’s degree with at least two years directly related collegiate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.     Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: ·        Post-secondary education or equivalent experience is required. ·        At least 3-5 years of experience creating various types of media