Graphic Design Assistant, Football

Department

 

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

 

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Works directly with Indiana Football.
• Responsible for maintaining the established brand of Indiana University Athletics.
• Manages and leads student intern.
• Responsible for developing engaging graphical content for the purpose of internal and external stakeholders to elevate the visual appeal of Indiana across digital platforms, in-person experiences, physical materials, and more.
• Creates content for social media platforms as well as recruiting graphics.

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Department

 

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

 

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Works directly with Indiana Football.
• Responsible for maintaining the established brand of Indiana University Athletics.
• Manages and leads student intern.
• Responsible for developing engaging graphical content for the purpose of internal and external stakeholders to elevate the visual appeal of Indiana across digital platforms, in-person experiences, physical materials, and more.
• Creates content for social media platforms as well as recruiting graphics.

General Responsibilities

• Designs the layout and format for digital and print graphic design content, including selection of colors, images, fonts, logos, and placement, for various marketing and communications needs, audiences, and platforms.
• Creates images, graphic elements, illustrations, and other visual content using a variety of graphic software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creates themed templates and images for general university use that align with IU brand guidelines.
• In consultation with graphic designers, project managers, and/or other key stakeholders, defines printing specifications, refines graphic design project elements, and may work with vendors to quote and/or order large printed design projects.
• May provide guidance to other Graphic Design Assistants; may make process recommendations to team and/or supervisor.

Qualifications

 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

 

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years in relevant field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships

Preferred

• Possess the ability to conceptualize and design projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Ability to study industry trends and innovative solutions that continue to drive the Indiana brand forward

Working Conditions / Demands

 

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

 

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Visual Communications

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Posting Disclaimer

 

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

 

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

Contact Us

 

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