Creative Director - Fort Collins, United States - National Collegiate Athletic Association

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    Posted: 04-Apr-24

    Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

    Type: Full-time

    Salary: $63,000 - $65,000

    Categories:

    Operations

    Operations - Marketing/Promotions

    Sector:

    Collegiate Sports

    Required Education:

    4 Year Degree

    Additional Information:

    Employer will assist with relocation costs.

    Internal Number: AP

    The Creative Director is responsible for leading the visual brand of Colorado State Athletics. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications and Brand Enhancement, the Creative Director will oversee the Director of Graphic Design and develop and lead a group of freelance and student staff. The Creative Director is responsible for developing engaging graphical content for the purpose of internal and external stakeholders to elevate the visual appeal of Colorado State Athletics across digital platforms, in-person experiences, physical materials, and more.
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    CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
    • Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, creative design, marketing, business, advertising, communications or related field required
    • Minimum of three years of professional or internship experience in graphic design or related field required
    • Submission of a portfolio representing a diverse variety of projects and abilities, especially those that pertain to sports/athletics required
    • Proficiency in Adobe CC graphic design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
    • Must be a team-player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
    • Must be able to meet tight completion deadlines, work independently and communicate effectively
    • Must be able to demonstrate creativity and continuous progression with graphic design concepts
    • Must be proficient in the Adobe CC graphic design software, including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
    • Must have experience with print design and layout for sales and marketing collateral, flyers, posters, trade-show materials, multipage brochures and catalogs
    • Needs the ability to exercise sound discretionary judgment and to interface and consult with various individuals on the coordination of projects.
    • Needs strong artistic and graphics skills including an "eye" for detail and a high aesthetic for graphic and interactive design, typography, photography, etc.
    • Must be well-versed with Mac OSX and familiar with Windows OS