"Assistant Director of Creative Content and Graphic Design"

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, this position is responsible for assisting in the creation and effective execution of the overall multimedia and creative content strategy. The position will focus primarily on graphic design and photography, contributing to the department’s visual storytelling and brand identity. Only candidates who submit a portfolio will be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

Proven knowledge and ability to design graphics. Must be fully competent and experienced in Adobe Creative Suite.

Working knowledge of creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere.

Demonstrated proficiency in shooting and editing photography, with strong expertise in Adobe Lightroom.

Demonstrate a strong sense of creativity and an eye for design via examples in a submitted digital portfolio.

Possess the ability to balance multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Preferred: 1 year experience in similar setting.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Responsible for assisting in the department’s graphic design strategy.
2. Responsible for all department’s social media initiatives.
3. Responsible for assisting the athletic department’s digital brand by leading, building, and maintaining the presence in the digital space.
4. Responsible for generating innovative ideas to increase web traffic.
5. Responsible for oversight and strategic direction of all video scoreboard in-game production.
6. Responsible for cultivating fan engagement on all social media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.

Required Education and Experience

1. Must be fully competent and experienced in Adobe Photoshop.
2. 1 year experience in a similar setting.
3. Bachelor’s Degree required.

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Location

55 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut