The University of Nevada, Reno is hiring: Director, Graphic Design in Reno

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. Nevada Athletics is recruiting for a Director, Graphic Design. The Director is responsible for the creation of unique and innovative visual content for the department, including individual sports programs. This position designs, organizes and executes a variety of complex graphics content to market program appeal, oversees graphic design activities, and implements social media strategies for fan engagement and strategic communications.

• Lead Nevada Athletics overall brand identity and style guide while collaborating with other departments within Nevada Athletics to leverage graphics to achieve their goals.
• Work in coordination with recruiting staff, communications, digital, and fan engagement staff to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner, and assist in managing creative department workflow as needed.
• Apply knowledge of graphic design, photography, illustration, and the incorporation of video and multimedia elements into projects.
• Update and maintain main athletics social media account.
• Create and distribute a strategic planning calendar for graphics according to dates identified as significant for Nevada Athletics.
• Organize and catalog graphic elements in storage locations for ease of distribution and usage department-wide.
• Develop unique ways to communicate ideas that fall within our Athletics brand guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two years related work experience; OR a Master's Degree and one year work experience required.

Related Experience

Graphic or multimedia design.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – Grade B. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. To view the salary schedule for this position, please select Administrative Faculty by Grade.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance.
• Access to the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center, including memberships for staff and spouse/domestic partners.
• Discounts to local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Access to Mountain EAP counseling and advising services.
• Faculty Senate membership opportunities.
• No state income tax.

Additional Information

Grants‑in‑Aid for Faculty Employees: Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate; dependents may take unlimited credits under certain conditions.

Faculty Dual‑Career Assistance Program: Resources and assistance for newly hired faculty spouses/partners to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Contact Information

Lasaiah Christensen – chris195@unr.edu

Application Details

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

For more information, please visit the University's website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, race, color, religion, or genetic information.