The University Athletic Association, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Director of Creative Media & Branding to plan, analyze, and create content supporting the Florida athletics program. You will ensure brand consistency across all creative output and manage day-to-day content production, including graphic design for promotional and NIL initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Plan, analyze, and create content in support of the operational and strategic aspects of the Florida athletics program.
- Use various media outlets, color, typeface, illustration, photography, and print/layout techniques to meet Florida Gators brand requirements.
- Ensure consistency of creative designs and productions.
- Create design layouts within the Florida identity and edit/prepare them for print.
- Support the athletic department’s creative vision by managing day-to-day content production and assisting with innovative projects aligning with assigned sports goals.
- Enhance and bring awareness to UAA, its coaches, and athletes through graphic design.
- Drive revenue for ticketed sports by creating compelling promotional content.
- Support NIL initiatives that empower and amplify student-athletes’ personal brands.
- Work a non-standard work week including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- 2 years of related work experience.
- Experience in project management, layout, design, typography, file organization, and 4/c file preparation.
- Knowledgeable of basic design software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Acrobat, InDesign).
- Knowledgeable of social media platforms, particularly Twitter, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
Nice to Have
- Knowledgeable of athletics.
- Knowledgeable of desktop publishing, press, and pre-press technologies, including: process and spot color theory, varnishing, binding, trapping, paper selection, and impositions.
- A basic understanding of web and video content.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Acrobat, InDesign
Benefits & Compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- LTD
- AD&D
- Pension plan (upon eligibility)
- Athletic event tickets
- Employee events and recognition programs
- Possible relocation assistance
Work Mode
This position requires onsite work.
The University Athletic Association is an equal opportunity employer.
