Job Description
Athletics Graphic Designer Location Boca Raton, FL : For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Athletics Graphic Designer - Boca Raton, FL. Summary of Responsibilities:
- Maintain brand integrity while adhering to Florida Atlantic guidelines and consistency by creating and managing all aspects of creative collateral, from design concept to delivery, including but not limited to:
- Athletics Department collateral - schedule posters and cards, ads, direct mail, brochures, game day programs, etc.
- Special event graphics and collateral (invitations, signage, etc.).
- Digital graphics for screens, websites, social media platforms and video.
- Development and fundraising collateral.
- Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal units and university colleagues, and externally with print and website vendors, to realize and implement design concepts.
- Assist the day-to-day communications, marketing and social media content of assigned varsity sport(s).
FAU Benefits and Perks: If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: - Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
- Flexible work arrangement plans -
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at Explore Living in Palm Beach County: The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. A valid Florida Driver's License required. Preferred Qualifications/Skills: - Bachelor's degree in graphic design; 1-2 years of experience designing a wide range of electronic and print collateral.
- Expertise in Creative Suite programs: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; motion graphics experience a plus.
- Ability to troubleshoot print projects on press when necessary.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize under press and with tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of digital workflow and file maintenance; ability to keep the flow of assets to developers organized and consistent.
- Ability to take art direction from Florida Atlantic's art director to maintain university design standards.
- Excellent verbal and written skills
Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP) College or Department: DPA: Creative Services Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Night and weekend assignments as necessary determined by game schedules and other Department of Athletics activities. Application Deadline: 2024-01-23 Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter Portfolio: To be considered, an online portfolio with work samples is requested at the time of application. Portfolio must demonstrate a good eye for color, composition, spacing hierarchy, design methodologies, branding strategies, typography, legibility and creativity. Explain your part in the overall design, how you worked with your team, the research that drove your design decisions, and why you ended up with the final design. OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
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