Athletics Graphic Designer

Job Summary

The Athletics Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality creative designs for Lamar University Athletics that align with the university’s brand guidelines. Working under the direction of the Associate Director of Creative Services and the Associate Athletics Director of Marketing and Promotions, this position involves conceptualizing and implementing graphics for print and digital media, managing multiple design projects simultaneously, and ensuring consistency across all platforms. Additionally, the Athletics Graphic Designer advises on brand identity and supports athletic teams with design templates. The ideal candidate will have a strong athletics design portfolio, experience in project management, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions

Graphic Design and Content Creation:

• Conceptualize, design, and create innovative graphics and content for both print and digital media.
• Collaborate with a wide range of media using industry-standard design software.
• Ensure that designs are visually appealing, effective for promotion, on-trend, and aligned with the university’s brand guidelines.

Project Management and Coordination:

Job Summary

The Athletics Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality creative designs for Lamar University Athletics that align with the university’s brand guidelines. Working under the direction of the Associate Director of Creative Services and the Associate Athletics Director of Marketing and Promotions, this position involves conceptualizing and implementing graphics for print and digital media, managing multiple design projects simultaneously, and ensuring consistency across all platforms. Additionally, the Athletics Graphic Designer advises on brand identity and supports athletic teams with design templates. The ideal candidate will have a strong athletics design portfolio, experience in project management, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions

Graphic Design and Content Creation:

• Conceptualize, design, and create innovative graphics and content for both print and digital media.
• Collaborate with a wide range of media using industry-standard design software.
• Ensure that designs are visually appealing, effective for promotion, on-trend, and aligned with the university’s brand guidelines.

Project Management and Coordination:

• Build and manage timelines for multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Write print specifications and retrieve vendor quotes when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members, including copywriters, photographers, videographers, designers, web developers, and marketing liaisons, to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Brand Identity and Technical Support:

• Serve as a graphic design technical support and brand identity advisor for athletic teams.
• Create large-scale environmental graphics and take measurements in the field.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops and reviewing professional publications and tutorials.

Photography and Social Media Support:

• Provide photography for various projects as needed.
• Support athletics social media efforts by participating in brainstorming and planning sessions.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a marketing communications-related field, or experience working in the field while actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a marketing/communications-related area.
• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design, athletics-specific experience preferred.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating critical thinking, strong concept development, attention to detail, and the ability to carry a design across several mediums.
• Experience in maintaining, implementing, and working within brand guidelines.
• Experience in project management from conception to delivery promptly in collaboration with others.
• Experience writing print specifications and preparing files to print.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with flexibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading abilities.
• Ability to effectively plan and execute short-and long-term projects that efficiently use resources, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and video/photography equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions:

• This role is primarily office-based and requires attendance at athletic events on some nights and weekends.
• The position involves working on multiple projects with tight deadlines, requiring a high level of organization and flexibility.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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