Asst. Creative Director/UK Athletics Creative Services Office at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of one previous year working full-time (or equivalent part-time hours) as a graphic designer in college athletics or related area

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To be able to lift 10 lbs

40 hours per week plus occasional evening and weekends

Position will work in UKAD Creative Services Office and be responsible for creating a wide range of professional quality, deadline-sensitive print and digital graphic artwork for the purpose of promoting the mission the UK Athletics Department and its 23 varsity teams. Position also will be responsible for creating additional miscellaneous artwork, as needed, by various administrative units within the department. Position will be expected to assist and collaborate with other members of UK Athletics Creative Office and with other members of UKAD Staff. Position will regularly meet/interact with coaches, team representatives and other staff members to initiate projects, gather input, and address job-related questions and concerns. Position may also supervise and art-direct photo shoots. The position will start on 6-1-26

Must have proven experience in using Adobe Creative Suite to produce professional in-house graphic design artwork for print and digital platforms. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects, while meeting all approved deadlines

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