Director of Football Creative Media

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Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

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Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week

40

Months per year

12

Position Number

001262

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN11

Classification Title

Visual Arts Specialist - Journey

Working Title

Director of Football Creative Media

Salary Range

$44,918 - $50,000

Anticipate Hiring Range

$44,918 - $50,000

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Adm)

Work Unit

Men's Football

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with recruiting activities and football games.

Primary Purpose of Position

Primary graphic designer for the department of Charlotte Football. Specific responsibilities will include the creation and design of digital assets to be used in weekly and game-day email graphics, social media templates and general use graphics for web and social media and video boards as well as the design of print collateral such as sales brochures, posters, programs, game day guides and promotional pieces. The successful candidate will collaborate with the external team to provide a consistent brand and promotional message across all projects.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Four-year degree in Visual Arts or high school and four years of visual/graphic arts experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Essential Job Duties

Serve as a key strategist and creative director for the creation of engaging digital graphics to promote events, accolades, awards and recognition of Charlotte Football.

Manage production and content requests from coaches, staff and students.

Create effective and accessible design elements for social media, websites, video boards and applications.

Designs and collaborates on digital assets within sport specific branding

Recruit, manage, train and lead intern staff including professional development

Identify emerging trends as well as industry standards and incorporate them into creative content

Adhere to established brand guidelines

Adhere to university, conference, Charlotte Athletics and

NCAA

policies and procedures

Other Work Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by Director of Football Operations

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, marketing, advertising or a related field.

Graphic design experience is required and specific experience in graphic design for collegiate athletics and/or professional athletics is preferred.

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Work Location

Judy Rose Football Center

Posting date

01/31/2024

Closing date

02/14/2024

Proposed Hire Date

02/19/2024

Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants

UNC

Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/ben...

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including ​Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ​two​ current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the

finalist

​.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have graphic design experience in collegiate athletics or professional athletics? If yes, please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

1. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. Contact Information for References

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