In addition to design work, the selected candidate may be asked to help lead a team of student workers and interns, in the continued creation of digital design for all 17 of ACU’s NCAA programs. In this role, the graphic designer will be asked to develop creative workflows, manage a queue of requested work, conceptualize individual work, as well as act as a leader and mentor to other designers (freelance and interns) to help them further develop their skills. This position reports directly to the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications.

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in creative atmosphere with focus on graphic design--Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

Experience in team environment working cohesively with deadline focus Experience working for (or in conjunction with) a Division I (FBS or FCS) institution or professional team

Ability to work at home athletic events.

Experience in graphic design.

Excellent communication skills as it pertains to internal and external stakeholders

Ability to create high quality, professional level content for all internal and external platforms

Ability to fulfill graphic asset requests in team setting

Ability to complete requests, at a professional standard, prior to deadline, to prioritize and manage the content request queue

Responsibilities

Lead all idea generation, creation, and management of Abilene Christian University brand assets through graphic design specifically for sales, marketing, athletics development, licensing, in-arena experience and social media platforms

Work quickly under high pressure in an extremely fast paced environment, while taking direction from the creative lead (Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, Associate Athletics Director for Marketing), collaborating with the rest of the External team and multi-tasking projects

Shape visual look and set graphic plan for department while sticking with established brand guidelines

Work cohesively with existing creative, technical and social media staffs through all brand categories

Works independently to achieve brand awareness throughout multiple media channels and platforms

Works with marketing and sponsorship staff to manage Athletics brand and create revenue projects

Research and generate preliminary design, finalize and update print collateral – including, but not limited to invitations, brochures, one-page flyers, posters, program books flyers, folders, program booklets and agendas, small/medium/large scale publications, development and fundraising materials, signage, wall art, advertisements, infographics, marketing materials, and videos

Provide graphic design support within the Athletics department for creating print and digital collateral and signage that consistently exemplifies the University and Athletics branding while meeting deadlines

Conceptualize, direct and create game day production graphics for various video boards and LED scorers tables

Manage relationships with internal partners and external and University vendors

Other duties as assigned

About Abilene Christian University

About ACUAbilene Christian University is a hub of rigorous academic excellence and devoted community. Through residential and online undergraduate and graduate programs, we equip students for lives of service leadership, empowering them through exceptional teaching that unlocks the power of their curiosity and prepares them to create the solutions that will address the opportunities of today and tomorrow.Our MissionOur purpose as a university is simple: We strive to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. This mission manifests in our exemplary teaching, meaningful research and service, each undergirded by ACU’s enduring core values and 21st-century vision.

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