Graphic Designer

The graphic designer will create innovative, visually impactful designs for internally and externally facing digital and print applications which directly impact the business interests and brand development of the institution. The selected candidate will be tasked with maintaining the continuity and integrity of the Abilene Christian Athletics brand. The graphic designer will provide conceptual ideation, creative direction and constructive feedback, while creating and designing assets used by the department and institution.

In addition to design work, the sehemu 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.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in creative atmosphere with focus on graphic design – Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design
• 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.

• laufen 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 andností 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