Creative Graphic Designer-Athletics

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Boston College is seeking a Creative Graphic Designer for the Boston College Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting to the Associate AD, Marketing & Fan Engagement, this position is responsible for the creative utilized for recruiting, visual, print and digital initiatives of the athletics program through the design and layout of various creative elements, including but not limited to recruiting graphics, brochures, traditional and digital ads, social media graphics, website graphics, camp materials and official and unofficial visit materials. This role provides much-needed creative design content for Boston College’s athletics programs and social media channels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Concept, design and produce traditional, digital and video graphic materials
Collaborate with communications, marketing and creative services departments to ensure synergy between all parties.
Assist digital and communication departments with editing, developing, creating and implementing social media campaigns throughout the year
Coordinate, design, implement and execute photo shoots for prospective student-athletes
Work with outside graphic and print vendors when necessary.
Recruit, train and oversee group of creative/ graphic design student workers
Help develop, implement and manage the athletic program’s digital brand, ensuring all digital elements have a consistent look and feel, from visual imagery to content tone and cadence.
Ensure that visual content is delivered to clients at sufficiently high speed and quality.
Working knowledge of and adherence to all University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations
Follow established departmental policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.
Ability to work events, nights, weekends and holidays.

Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
- Senior Graphic Designer: $65,550 - $81,950; 5+ years related professional experience
- Graphic Designer: $59,400 - $74,250; 1-5 years experience

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, video production, journalism, public relations, communications, sports management or related field.

Requires 1-5 years of experience in working in a college athletic department or professional sports team in creative graphic design.

Experience in EFP/remote sports production, including equipment setup.
Experience in producing sporting events and production experience for feature videos required.
Experience with a sports team
Advanced knowledge of non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro preferred)
Experience with DSLR and Cinema-style cameras
Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Ability to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines
Be creative, innovated and original
Pays attention to detail
Ability to work in independently and in groups is a must
Ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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