45% CREATIVE DESIGN WORK
This role will manage a high volume of graphic design work for the athletic department, with a prioritized focus on supporting the creative needs that align with the external unit’s focus on revenue generation and branding. This position will effectively communicate with other external staff members to design creative assets and content for our digital platforms, including social media, email, website and mobile; and is the lead on design concept art for assigned brand campaigns.
Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, this position will design content that demonstrates an understanding of design principles, as well as the ability to continuously adapt style based on trends while maintaining brand consistency across various platforms. Key duties include designing special logos, apparel graphics, game-day visuals, print marketing materials and facility brand elements.
Works with Beaver Creative and other staff to create templates for social media, website, videoboard and email templates. Works as the liaison to digital advertising partners, delivering the assets needed for effective campaigns.
25% BRANDING
Oversee and enhance the visual identity of Oregon State Athletics. Utilizing expertise in design elements and understanding of brand identity, creates a brand playbook that is used department-wide. Stays current on industry trends and effectively recommends strategies to senior leadership to enhance exposure for the Athletic Department. Maintains brand consistency and has the ability to execute on bold visions for facility, team uniform and special apparel projects.
The Graphic Designer will collaborate with external staff to assist with the direction of creative content shoots, including photo and video, ensuring that assets captured will align with brand campaigns and initiatives.
20% SUPERVISION / LEAD WORK
Provides leadership and supervision for a staff of 5-10 design students. Plans and assigns work projects. Communicates with each individual on a routine basis. Encourages and participates in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both student athletes, student workers, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
Cultivates an environment that encourages creativity. Successfully monitors progress and provides feedback in a timely manner. Hires and fires. Assigns and approves work projects, with the capability to provide constructive feedback and demonstrate Adobe Creative Suite skills. Responds to grievances. Completes performance reviews for assigned staff.
10% DEPARTMENT / CAMPUS LIAISON
Communicates and collaborates on a routine basis with units within the athletic department, university marketing and the OSU Foundation. Generates, presents and encourages new ideas, then sees them through to the design implementation. Maintains an organized system of design files and assets, ensuring others can access what is needed for them to their jobs effectively.