Director/Assistant Director of Creative Services - Photography

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The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for a Director/Assistant Director of Creative Services – Photography.

The Director/Assistant Director works with various sport programs in creating and gathering creative assets and photographic images that tell the stories of Virginia Athletics and ultimately furthers the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, prospective and current Virginia fans, and in the marketing and promotion of the overall Department. The Assistant Director for Photography captures and distributes creative assets and deliverables to a variety of groups, including, but not limited to alumni, fans, donors, parents, and faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will combine a creative eye for photography with organizational skills that maximize creative asset acquisition while streamlining archival workflows.

The successful candidate will:

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for a Director/Assistant Director of Creative Services – Photography.

The Director/Assistant Director works with various sport programs in creating and gathering creative assets and photographic images that tell the stories of Virginia Athletics and ultimately furthers the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, prospective and current Virginia fans, and in the marketing and promotion of the overall Department. The Assistant Director for Photography captures and distributes creative assets and deliverables to a variety of groups, including, but not limited to alumni, fans, donors, parents, and faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will combine a creative eye for photography with organizational skills that maximize creative asset acquisition while streamlining archival workflows.

The successful candidate will:

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• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies.

• Serve as lead photographer for Virginia Athletics.

• Facilitate the planning and execution of specialty shoots, athletic event coverage, recruiting visits and the distribution and archiving of all photographic assets.

• Maintain and build the Virginia Athletics photo archive in order to provide comprehensive and swift access to internal constituents while positioning the department to take advantage of revenue generating opportunities with outside clients.

• Supervise the Creative Services – Multimedia Specialist and oversight of the Student Photographer program.

• Set and maintain the overall visual style and brand of Virginia Athletics in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Creative Services – Multimedia Design.

The incumbent sets the day-to-day schedule as dictated by the needs of the Athletics Department and has the authority to take initiative in the creative process from concept to delivery under the overall creative direction and quality control of the Director of Creative Services. Work will on occasion be reviewed in an effort to receive feedback and direction. This position requires a flexible schedule: evening and weekend hours required. The Director/Assistant Director initiates communication and collaborates with various internal and external constituencies to gather information and ideas and is accountable for NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations. The Director/Assistant Director consults with the Director of Creative Services when faced with a more challenging problem or situation beyond the scope of their duties or expertise. 

Responsibilities:

• Sets and helps maintain the brand of Virginia Athletics through all gathered photo assets with a strict adherence to brand and creative standards.

• Develops and fosters a relationship with each Athletics program in order to provide the best possible customer service in areas of athletic event coverage, creative specialty shoots, and recruiting materials.

• Works with the Social Media Committee, Marketing & Promotions, VSP, and other internal departments and programs to meet deadlines for specific distribution plans.

• Acts as supervisor for recruiting and special photo projects of Virginia Athletics sport programs in order to dynamically service the social media and recruiting needs of those constituencies.

• Collaborates with internal and Creative Services departments in the execution of brand strategy including the capture of photographic assets and artistic direction of specialty shoots.

• Assists in instruction of student photographers and aids the Multimedia Specialist in administering the Creative Services student employment program.

• Completion of photo projects and shoots on-time and to exacting specifications included but not limited to: home, road, and championship event coverage to include in-game file transmission, staff headshots, digital and print advertisement assets, posters, and special projects as assigned.

• Maintenance, organization, and repair of all photo equipment in collaboration with the Director of Creative Services.

Other Responsibilities:

• Keeps current and aware of new styles, elements, techniques, and software within modern photography.

• Works collaboratively with Creative Services and other units to deliver a consistent, high-quality visual style across all properties, campaigns, and efforts.

• Communicates clearly to express thoughts and ideas.

• Manages multiple projects effectively.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to utilize standard principles of photo design and lighting while demonstrating a high level of proficiency or mastery in editing software (Photoshop, Lightroom).

• Demonstrate a high-level understanding of not only Virginia Athletics brand standards, but also of the unique characteristics of the University of Virginia and its traditions.

• Strong communication skills in dealing with multiple constituencies and in conveying messaging to external audiences.

• Advanced knowledge of computers and software: Microsoft Office; FTP and other cloud storage and distribution methods; Adobe Product Suite including Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera RAW, InDesign, Bridge.

• The ability to learn and develop new, relevant technology skills when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Three years of experience.

• Digital Portfolio of applicable work required for all applicants.

Preferred Requirements:

• A minimum of three years of experience in athletic photography and management.

The selected candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance.

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.

• Parental and Community Service Leave.

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately.

• Competitive retirement benefits.

• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months.

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Physical Demands:

This is a job that requires some physical activity including walking, lifting and carrying heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds), bending over/stooping and climbing ladders or stairs to capture different photographic angles, and working in a variety of extreme weather conditions.  Extensive use of desktop computers and some sedentary work required. Some travel may be required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be accepted. Create an account or log in and submit an application in Workday, search for R0054346. Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Attach the following:

• Resume

• Cover letter 

• Contact information for three references

• Digital Portfolio of applicable work required for all applicants.

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

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