Asst Dir, Graphic Design - Recruiting/Internal

Asst Dir, Graphic Design – Recruiting/Internal
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Graphic Design – Recruiting/Internal willcreate, collaborate on and support the creation of internal-facingcreative content for Utah's Football, Men's Basketball, Women'sBasketball and Gymnastics programs. The primary focus for the twopositions will be on team operations and recruiting initiatives,with responsibility for producing high-quality graphics and visualassets that support coaches, staff and student-athletes, whilemaintaining alignment with established program and athleticsdepartment branding.

This position will report to the Assistant A.D., FootballCommunications, while maintaining a collaborative reportingrelationship with leadership within Crimson Brand Partners (CBP) toensure consistency across broader creative efforts.

Responsibilities
Internal Team & Player Creative

Design and produce graphics to support internal football, men'sbasketball, women's basketball and gymnastics operations, includingcontent for coaches, staff and student-athletes.

Fulfill day-to-day creative requests from recruiting,operations, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and otherinternal units.

Create materials such as player graphics, practice content,internal presentations, and team-focused visuals.

Assist in capturing and organizing team content during mediadays, practices, and team events.

Recruiting Creative Support

Develop and execute recruiting-related creative, includingvisit materials, personalized graphics, and on-campus content.

Support recruiting events with real-time or rapid-turnarounddesign needs.

Collaborate with recruiting staff to bring creative concepts tolife within established brand guidelines.

Maintain and update recruiting templates to ensure efficiencyand consistency.

Design Execution & Production

Execute creative projects across digital and print formatsunder the direction of Assistant A.D., Football Communications andCBP leadership.

Maintain organized file structures, templates, and assetlibraries for efficient workflow.

Ensure all creative aligns with sport program and departmentbrand standards.

Assist with high-volume production needs, particularly duringpeak periods (season, recruiting cycles, events).

Collaboration & Workflow

Work closely with sport program staffs to prioritize andcomplete projects.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain strongcommunication while meeting deadlines in a fast-pacedenvironment.

Receive and implement feedback quickly and effectively.

Participate in creative discussions and contribute ideas whenappropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with photography and content capture as needed.

Support occasional overflow creative needs tied to broaderathletics department initiatives.

Stay current on design trends, particularly within collegeathletics and recruiting.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpretedas a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to thejob. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typicallyrequired Nearly Continuously: Officeenvironment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing,listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing),walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Digital Media, or relatedfield (or equivalent experience)

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator,InDesign)

Strong understanding of basic design principles, typography,and layout

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditionalhours, including game days and recruiting events

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Preferences

Experience in athletics, sports, or a related creativeenvironment (internships included)

Familiarity with college football recruiting and creativetrendsBasic knowledge of motion graphics (After Effects orsimilar)

Photography and/or video editing experience

Understanding of NCAA rules and general athleticsoperations

Special Instructions
Please attach your portfolio.

Requisition Number: PRN45809B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00327 - Athletics Department

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: DOE

Close Date: 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled:

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