Director of Creative Services

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Position Title

Director of Creative Services

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Director of Creative Services

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

Provide Rank

Position Number

094181

Department

Sports Information - 120950

Position Summary Information

| Primary Purpose |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete. | | Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

| | License/Certification Required | | | Preferred Qualifications |
 Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. 2-4 years of graphic design experience within a collegiate athletic department (intern/full-time). Experience and skill in Adobe After Effects and motion graphics, and Photography and photo editing experience. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The position will focus on the creation of social motion and still graphics to tell stories, in addition to supporting other digital and printed materials for all 17 varsity sports.

• Produce still and motion graphics for digital platforms including, but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to tell stories and highlight successes of App State Athletics.
• Create graphics and images for use on appstatesports.com and other owned-digital platforms.
• Support in the creation of designs for a variety of mediums, marketing collateral, social media, print materials, advertisements, digital design elements, templates, and email etc., within the established brand identity.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining creative calendar to assist with production timelines and scheduling.
• Work closely with the Marketing, Strategic Communications, Sports Productions, and associated external units on design assignments, from initial concept to completion.
• Provide design support to all groups within the Athletics department.
• Maintain quality control of content and support design strategy and execution.
• Inspect proofs for accuracy and adherence to appropriate production standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

| | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm except when travel, evening and weekend work is required | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | $58,000 - $60,000 | | Physical Demands of Position |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 04/02/2026 | | Closing Date | 04/15/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 04/06/2026 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 05/04/2026 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List a minimum of 3 professional references

| | Search Chair Name | Joey Jones | | Search Chair Email | jonesj7@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501749P |

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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