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University of Texas at Arlington

<div><div><div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>S06461P</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Director of Graphic Design for Athletics</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Division of Athletics</div>
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<div><div><b>Location</b></div> <div>Arlington</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Status</b></div> <div>Full-time</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Schedule</b></div>
<div><div>Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM</div><ul><li>
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by athletic events and deadlines.</li></ul></div>
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<div><div><b>Salary</b></div> <div>Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $52,200</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Basis</b></div> <div>Monthly</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Summary</b></div>
<div>The Director of Graphic Design for Athletics leads the creation of innovative visual content that strengthens the UTA Athletics brand. The role oversees design across digital, print, social, and web platforms; ensures brand consistency; and supports marketing, communications, and fan engagement initiatives. The director collaborates with internal teams on campaigns and storytelling projects, supervises student design interns, and contributes to the department&rsquo;s overall creative strategy.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Create and implement visually compelling graphics that align with UTA Athletics&rsquo; brand standards across multiple media platforms, including print, digital, social, and web.</li>
<li>Partner with external relations, marketing, communications, sponsorship, and ticketing teams to conceptualize and execute creative content for campaigns, events, promotions, and revenue-generation initiatives.</li>
<li>Utilize project management tools to organize workflow, manage timelines, assign tasks, and coordinate with internal programs and external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.</li>
<li>Maintain and enforce UTA Athletics and University brand guidelines, ensuring all visual assets reflect a consistent and professional identity.</li>
<li>Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate student graphic design interns by providing creative direction, feedback, and professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance the department&rsquo;s creative impact and fan engagement.</li>
<li>Contribute to broader creative and brand initiatives supporting UTA Athletics&rsquo; marketing and communication goals.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field.</li>
<li>One (1) year of professional experience in graphic design, preferably within sports, higher education, or a related creative industry.</li>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Two (2) or more years of professional experience as a graphic designer within intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, or an agency setting.</li>
<li>Experience leading or mentoring student designers, interns, or creative assistants.</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge of motion graphics, video editing, or animation for digital and in-venue use.</li>
<li>Experience with project management and workflow collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).</li>
<li>Professional understanding and experience with social media trends and best practices for visual storytelling across platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience collaborating with marketing, communications, and sponsorship teams to deliver creative assets supporting revenue generation and fan engagement.</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge of NCAA and institutional branding policies, standards, and approval processes.</li>
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<div><div><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and/or Premiere Pro).</li>
<li>Professional understanding of visual composition, typography, and color theory, with demonstrated ability to produce designs that align with established brand standards.</li>
<li>Experience creating content for multiple platforms, including print, digital, social media, and web.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Professional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand integrity and visual consistency.</li>
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<div><div><b>Other Requirements
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<div></div><div><div><b>Workplace and Eligibility Conditions</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Benefits Eligible</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Benefits at UTA</b></div>
<div>We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.<br>
<b>https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits</b><br>
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To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:<br>
<b>https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php</b>
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<div><div><b>CBC Requirement</b></div>
<div><div>It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and <b><i>if you have access to critical infrastructure</i></b>, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>EEO Statement</b></div>
<div>It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University&rsquo;s compliance with this policy.</div>
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<div><div><b>University Information</b></div>
<div>The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 &ldquo;Very High Research Activity&rdquo; institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times&rsquo; &ldquo;Best for Vets: Colleges&rdquo; and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates&rsquo; salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News &amp; World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 &ndash; including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas &ndash; UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.<br>
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UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university&rsquo;s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at <b>https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100</b>.<br>
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This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.</div>
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<div><div><b>ADA Accommodations</b></div>
<div>The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email <b>ADADocs@uta.edu</b>.</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Number of Vacancies</b></div> <div>1</div>
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<div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Minimum Number of References Required</b></div> <div>3</div>
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<div><div><b>Maximum Number of References Accepted</b></div> <div>3</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.</div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirement Questions</b></h2>
<div><p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p>
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<ul><li>* What is the highest level of education attained?
<ul><li>GED</li>
<li>High School Diploma</li>
<li>Associate's Degree</li>
<li>Bachelor's Degree</li>
<li>Master's Degree</li>
<li>PhD or equivalent
</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>* How many years of experience do you have in digital media campaigns and content creation?
<ul><li>None/less than 1 year</li>
<li>1 to 2 years</li>
<li>2 to 3 years</li>
<li>4 to 5 years</li>
<li>5 or more years</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>* How many years of experience do you have in a NCAA Division I athletics environment?
<ul><li>None/less than 1 year</li>
<li>1 to 2 years</li>
<li>3 to 4 years</li>
<li>5 years or more</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>* What is your level of expertise with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Powerpoint, Illustrator, etc.) for layout, illustration, graphics, photo manipulation, and file transfer systems and conversion of print-developed graphics formats and electronic media?
<ul><li>Basic knowledge</li>
<li>Intermediate
</li><li>Advanced</li>
<li>Proficient</li>
</ul></li></ul></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Documents Needed To Apply</b></h2>
<div><b>Required Documents</b>
<div><ul><li>Resume or CV</li></ul>
</div><b>Optional Documents</b>
<div><ul><li>Cover/Interest Letter</li></ul>
<ul><li>Portfolio or Work Samples</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work Samples</li></ul>
<ul><li>Other Document(s)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Relevant URL</li></ul></div></div></div>

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