Director, Athletics Graphic Design & Branding

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Position Information

Requisition Number

S3864P

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S3864P

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Home Org Name

War Eagle Creative

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Director, Athletics Graphic Design & Branding

Job Class Code

BB37

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

1

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics is excited to begin the search for a Director of Graphic Design & Branding!

This individual will be responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining the brand of Auburn University Athletic Department through managing the development of creative strategy, overseeing the creation of individual sport and departmental design projects, and leading brand standards compliance.

Why should

YOU

consider a career with Auburn University?

Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years!

Competitive employee benefits + state retirement plan.

Tuition assistance for you and your dependents.

Generous leave policies (including paid parental leave!)The satisfaction of knowing

YOU

are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.

It’s a Lifestyle:

The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Essential Functions

Manages and contributes to the development of the look, feel, and voice of the Auburn Athletics visual brand and creative strategy. Communicates creative strategy to all partners and provides appropriate tools to ensure brand cohesiveness department wide.

Oversees and contributes to the creation of brand-compliant design projects including, but not limited to, graphics for social media and videoboard, marketing collateral, recruiting pieces, publications, and small- and large-scale print pieces.

Maintains the core brand identity system (logos, colors, etc.) through brand standards education and standards compliance enforcement. Establishes and implements adjustments to identity system when needed.

Supervises the graphic design & branding team and daily operations, assigns project workload, monitors deadlines, and ensures timely and informative communication with partners across the Athletics Department.

Leads and mentors graphic design & branding team members through directing brainstorming meetings, providing clear and honest feedback, nurturing ideas, and providing creative guidance.

Responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the graphic design & branding team. Ensures quality standards and attention to detail are upheld through regularly reviewing projects created within the department and addressing discrepancies.

Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

) and Southeastern Conference (

SEC

) regulations in the performance of job duties.

May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training,

evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, Broadcasting, Film or Television Production, or related - 3 years of experience in graphic design, messaging and branding to include managing written and visual content for a variety of platforms, layout design and typography.

OR

• Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, Broadcasting, Film or Television Production, or related
• 5 years of experience in graphic design, messaging and branding to include managing written and visual content for a variety of platforms, layout design and typography.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7 years of experience in graphic design, messaging and branding to include managing written and visual content for a variety of platforms, layout design and typography. |

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), new media, social media, and networking. | | Minimum Technology Skills | | | Minimum License and Certifications | |

Desired Qualifications

| Desired Qualifications | |

Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $50,600 - $81,000 | | Job Category | Athletics Support | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | Alabama | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 08/12/2024 | | Closing Date | | | EEO Statement |
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Media File 2. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee

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