Director of Creative Services

National Collegiate Athletic Association - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

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About the position

The position involves planning, developing, coordinating, and executing graphic design and digital media activities for Loyola University's varsity athletic teams. The role focuses on managing graphic design content across various communication platforms, overseeing social media campaigns, and providing education on social media best practices to coaches and student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and perform graphic design, digital and social media activities for Loyola University's varsity athletic teams.
• Manage all graphic design content creation/editing for Loyola Athletics' various communication vehicles including social media, official athletics website, in-game video/scoreboards, newsletters, and corporate sponsorship proposals.
• Design advertisements; develop, write, edit and design posters, schedule cards, schedule magnets, flyers, newsletters, brochures, and other publications.
• Oversee all social media campaigns including concept development, activation, measurement, and evaluation.
• Manage social media vendors, including relationships with various outlets (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.).
• Identify, interpret and capitalize on social media trends and best practices, as well as regularly monitor and evaluate existing platforms and the potential to leverage new ones.
• Assist with Influencer and Name Image Likeness related platforms and student-athlete brand building initiatives, including supplemental photography.
• Provide social media education and best practices to coaches and student-athletes on an annual basis or upon request.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Including but not limited to Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Experience with social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred field of study in Graphic Design, Media Studies, Marketing or related field.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance.