Assistant Director of Graphic Design - Marketing & Branding

Job Description

_ The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! _ 

JOB TITLE:           

Assistant Director of Graphic Design

Job Description

_ The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! _ 

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Assistant Director of Graphic Design

JOB PURPOSE:   

Wyoming Athletics is hiring an Assistant Director of Graphic Design to join the Marketing team. The successful candidate must be team-orientated, self-motivated, creative, and possess strong organizational skills.  The primary responsibilities for this position are to assist in the design of all creative assets, help manage incoming graphic requests, and ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to consistently.

Basic Function

Designs high impact visual assets for Athletic Department building brand awareness and affinity for the Cowboy and Cowgirl athletic programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Takes assigned projects from creative conception to final deliverables.
• Designs a wide range of creative assets including, but not limited to, posters, program covers, game tickets, magnets, event logos, web/email/social graphics, etc.
• Assists with recruiting templates for individual sport programs.
• Thinks creatively to develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.

Outside of these duties, this individual will spend a portion of their time maintaining a project management system, assisting with recruiting templates for individual sports programs, supervising undergraduate interns, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Director of Graphic Design.

For more information about Laramie, the University of Wyoming, Wyoming Athletics, and our impressive portfolio of athletic facilities, click HERE.

Candidates should have willingness to work odd hours, weekends and holidays as is typical in collegiate athletics. A valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy is required. 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field
• 1 year experience in graphic design
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• 2+ years’ experience in collegiate or professional sports graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects
• Supervisory experience, including the ability to foster leadership and teamwork amongst others
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to influence and build working relationships among diverse individuals
• Strong attention to detail with ability to create and maintain very specific timelines

REQUIRED MATERIALS:   

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. 

  This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/29/2024 will receive full consideration.  

HIRING STATEMENT:   

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/