"Graphic Designer, Athletics"

Job Overview

Cincinnati Athletics is seeking candidates for Graphic Designers to help drive the Bearcats brand and fan experience to new levels. As many as three positions may be filled at the Assistant Director (Graphic Designer) or Director (Sr Graphic Designer) level and assisting either Football or Olympic Sports depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The positions are appointed within The Agency (athletic department creative agency) but will work closely with other units in the department. The individual in this position will assist in continually defining the strategy and goals to achieve success in engaging fans and moving Cincinnati Athletics brand forward. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple internal partners such as our sports teams, marketing, ticket sales and service, communication, and facilities crafting and executing creative media strategy, concepts, and ideas, including creating social medial content, print, and web design.

Essential Functions

• Utilize knowledge of current graphic design software to produce visual material.
• Generate, proofread and edit finished product and ensure that all design work follows university branding standards.
• Maintain design standards for all material produced; stay abreast of technological advances in the field; recommend alternate approaches to design and production for cost-effective printed materials; maintain records and files.
• Consult with clients on requested projects; make recommendations and decisions related to design, ideas, approach, costs, technical specifications, etc.
• Liaison with printers, suppliers, etc. for assigned projects; write all specifications for printing, supplies, bids, etc.
• Maintain organized records and files for all design projects.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Experience in graphic design or related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• The position requires some evening and weekend hours.
• Print design & preparing print production experience.
• Strong logo design & Adobe Illustrator proficiency.
• After Effects, Blender or other 3D design program knowledge a plus.
• Strong typographic sensitivity.
• Strong photography, both shooting & editing a plus.
• Interest in leveraging AI technologies to enhance creative output and efficiency.
• Experience carrying a cohesive design campaign through a number of different applications.
• Professional communication.

Application Information

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, a current CV/Resume and a portfolio. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities. To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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