Football Creative Director

EXPIRED

About the Job

Summary:

The Football Creative Director will be responsible for creating, managing and maintaining dynamic creative design content that strategically enhances the brand of Gopher Football and University of Minnesota Athletics.

The Football Creative Director will be a key member of Gopher Athletics’ external staff and the football recruiting staff, leading digital recruiting content initiatives in order to distribute custom Gopher Football content to recruits across multiple platforms, including, but not limited to social, e-mail, web and mobile. 

The position will be a senior member of Gopher Digital creative staff but work within the Gopher Football program to maintain brand consistency with Gopher Athletics. The position will assist in all football recruiting and internal operations through creative design and content development. The position will be expected to work daily and develop strong relationships with the Football General Manager and all coaching and support staff members.

About the Job

Summary:

The Football Creative Director will be responsible for creating, managing and maintaining dynamic creative design content that strategically enhances the brand of Gopher Football and University of Minnesota Athletics.

The Football Creative Director will be a key member of Gopher Athletics’ external staff and the football recruiting staff, leading digital recruiting content initiatives in order to distribute custom Gopher Football content to recruits across multiple platforms, including, but not limited to social, e-mail, web and mobile. 

The position will be a senior member of Gopher Digital creative staff but work within the Gopher Football program to maintain brand consistency with Gopher Athletics. The position will assist in all football recruiting and internal operations through creative design and content development. The position will be expected to work daily and develop strong relationships with the Football General Manager and all coaching and support staff members.

This position will have direct managerial oversight of a full-time intern and multiple undergraduate student graphic designers.

Job duties:

60% - Serve as primary Gopher Football recruiting and internal creative designer. Strategize creation and usage of all Gopher Football recruiting collateral. Attend all critical Gopher Football practices, meetings, events and games. 

25% - Hiring and mentorship of full-time design intern and undergraduate student assistants. Delegation and scheduling of projects to achieve timelines established by football recruiting staff.

10% - Serve as senior member of Gopher Digital team, aligning all brand strategies and initiatives of the Athletics department with Gopher Football. Work closely with Creative team to achieve brand consistency.  Work cooperatively to promote a healthy team atmosphere.  Comply with all NCAA, University and compliance rules and regulations.  Advance the department's mission, vision, and strategic plan, including its commitment to equity and diversity.

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

• BA/BS with at least one year of professional postgraduate experience.

• Four years of professional video production experience (operating professional video cameras, video editing, motion graphics).

• Expertise with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Experience creating finished graphics for print and web.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working closely with a NCAA Division I college football program or athletics department.

• Experience creating motion graphics with Adobe After Effects.

About the Department

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference – our teams have won more than 200 conference titles to go with 26 national titles. There are more than 600 student-athletes and nearly 300 full-time employees in our athletics department. That community has built Minnesota into a nation’s top-ranked public school with respect to student-athlete academic performance in each of the past four years, a span of time during which the Gophers have won 13 conference team titles and a collection of individual conference and national crowns. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

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Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.  We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).