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-Gen-220000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
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
Master’s degree required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of industry-standard graphic design software and applications, including Quark, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and basic HTML.
Proficiency and comfort working within web-based interfaces and digital platforms.
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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.
