Assistant Director, Graphic Design

United States

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Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Graphic Design supports Rice University Athletics in marketing, communications, and creative content. This role involves developing, overseeing, and maintaining all design projects for Rice Athletics and the Owl Club, resulting in an integrated strategy to advance the Rice Athletics brand. The position collaborates closely with other departments to manage the production and integration of graphic assets across digital platforms and key athletic venues.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person on campus during both regular office hours, mornings, nights, and weekends as team schedule requires. This position will require regular travel. PerRice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Proposed Hiring Range: $43,888 annually. Commensurate based on education and experience

*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

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Assistant Director, Graphic Design

United States

Job Description

Position Summary:

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The Assistant Director of Graphic Design supports Rice University Athletics in marketing, communications, and creative content. This role involves developing, overseeing, and maintaining all design projects for Rice Athletics and the Owl Club, resulting in an integrated strategy to advance the Rice Athletics brand. The position collaborates closely with other departments to manage the production and integration of graphic assets across digital platforms and key athletic venues.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person on campus during both regular office hours, mornings, nights, and weekends as team schedule requires. This position will require regular travel. PerRice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Proposed Hiring Range: $43,888 annually. Commensurate based on education and experience

*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One or more years of relevant experience

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, etc.), Canva, Slack, project management, and DAM software.
• Knowledge of design management, photography, illustration, color theory, and printing procedures
• Ability to provide creative direction, manage multiple projects, and work alongside team members

Preferences:

• Experience within a college athletics department

Essential Functions:

• Create materials to enhance Rice Athletics and the Owl Club’s' profile, including posters, logos, and various marketing print and digital collateral.
• Design and prepare distinctive graphics for logos, presentations, multimedia projects, video and ribbon boards, billboards, and other projects, ensuring brand consistency.
• Produce graphic elements for platforms, including print, web, mobile, social media, video, email campaigns, and large-format spaces.
• Maintain and uphold Rice's brand and logo standards through effective communication and provision of supporting graphics.
• Work with marketing, communications, and creative teams to ensure alignment with brand strategy and project goals.
• Assist in generating and publishing content for social and digital media.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to meet department and recruiting goals.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Stay updated on industry trends, respond to feedback, and bring innovative ideas to the team.
• Monitor graphic design work across departments to ensure adherence to design principles.
• Help manage and mentor student interns to support the athletics department's brand.
• Assist with content generation with photo and video coverage of athletic events designated.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels.It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Us

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3876
  
• Job Category Staff - Communications and Marketing
  
• Posting Date 07/30/2024, 06:42 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations Tudor Fieldhouse 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, US

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