Title: Assistant Director, Creative

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics Facilities-220410

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

Responsible for creating print and digital promotional materials in an effort to enhance event presentation, ticket sales initiatives and brand awareness. Develop creative themes to carry across all departmental external messaging.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree.Knowledge of the current techniques and materials involved in various reproduction processes, working knowledge of the equipment and materials used in graphic illustration, knowledge of all current graphics applicationsQuark, Indesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and basic HTML, as well as MS Office. Must be comfortable with web interfaces.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Create digital and hardcopy collateral materials to promote ticket sales and generate specific team promotional materials to increase public image for assigned sports. 
• Meet brand standards in creative ways and promote overall brand guidelines at all times in conjunction with Senior Associate AD and Assistant AD. 
• Works with other internal units to oversee enhancement of brand identity and awareness including supporting the fulfillment of sponsored digital content inventory, planning, and messaging with LearfieldIMG College partners and licensees. 
• Under leadership of Senior Associate AD and Assistant AD, design department publications working with different units to create fresh art and editorial content. 
• Provide gameday digital media support for sports events and other important events as assigned. This includes revenue and nonrevenue generating sports events and the assignments of student intern staff at these events. 
• Communicates with coaches and staff to ensure brand awareness and identity standards are being met. 
• Work with Assistant AD to design creative social media graphics and concepts to assist overall marketing and communications effort. 
• Contribute to overall athletic department social media strategy and ideation with opportunity for larger role. 
• Works well with other units in athletic department to help accomplish common goals. 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Varies based on season and sport assignments.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.