Athletics Graphic Designer

Requisition Number:

65824

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

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Requisition Number:

65824

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

20-Jul-2025

Date Posted:

08-Jul-2025

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Job Summary

The role of this position is to assist the Creative Director and Creative Services Manager with graphic design needs for the Athletic Department. They will work closely with the Creative Director and Creative Services Manager to complete all activities, timelines and deliverables to successfully complete a wide range of incoming requests and will ensure a consistent identity and tone. This position is responsible for the conceptualization, design and production of communication and marketing materials including but not limited to: print collateral, signage, advertising, photography, environmental graphics, motion and digital graphics. This position will also assist in a brand management capacity helping ensure all designed materials for the department adhere to established brand guidelines.

This position will also help with team photo shoots, recruiting photo shoots and gameday photography needs. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Graphic Design:

• Work with Creative Director and Creative Services Manager on assigned projects and requests from the point of inception through the final delivery to ensure creative concepts are adhered to and schedules/deadlines are met.
• Create effective design pieces to support CU Athletic departments/teams to include but not limited to: social media graphics, website ads, internal and external emails, print collateral, logos, flyers, posters, motion graphics (gifs), t-shirts, presentations, vehicle and wall wraps, promotional items, print ads, billboards, etc.
• Ensure that all digital and printed materials are consistent with the Athletic Department brand and graphic standards using approved elements and assets. Properly prepare and prep (for print or web) all offset and digital print jobs using bleeds, CMYK or RGB images, approved fonts, process and Pantone colors. Work with internal and external departments/vendors to ensure standards of excellence are met (i.e. quality, content, pricing and turnaround).
• Work closely with Creative Director and Creative Services Manager to provide weekly job status updates to requesting departments to ensure timely communications on upcoming and current planned jobs.

Photography:

• Work with Creative Director and Creative Services Manager to determine and complete photography needs for the department as it relates to marketing shoots, recruiting visits, game days and internal needs.
• Assist with gameday photography needs.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with staff creatives and design students on graphic design direction, styles and branding elements as it relates to requested projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned projects and work with staff members to open up creative jobs, proactively discuss scope and expectations of each project, and communicate with these internal customers on the status of their projects through completion.
• Lead student intern game day staffs for assigned games.
• May have to work with outside production vendors to get quotes, production timelines, and proper delivery of art files seeing projects through to completion and delivery.
• Help instruct and teach graphic design students as they assist with Athletic Dept. graphic design needs.

Brand Management:

• Ensure that all athletic department designed materials adhere to established department brand guidelines.
• Serve as a department resource for all questions related to design execution related to our brand guidelines.

File Management:

• Utilize and help maintain our CMS (Content Management System) to organize, prioritize and track workflow.
• Manage and maintain an organized Adobe Creative Cloud digital asset library.
• Properly sort, keyword, and maintain Sony Ci files.

What We Can Offer

• Starting salary range is $55,000 - $60,000.

  • Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
  • Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year of directly related graphic design experience (preferably in sports).

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated visual design skills (e.g. typography, color, layout, traditional offset and digital printing technologies, etc.)
• External relationship management;
• Organizational skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• High proficiency in Adobe CC, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design, Microsoft 365;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects;
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, deadline driven environment;
• Ability to work flexible hours and possibly weekends as many games occur on weekends and/or traditional work day hours.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 3 years of directly related creative design experience.
• Experience creating GIFS with Adobe After Effects.
• General college athletics knowledge;
• Basic/advanced understanding and working knowledge of studio and sports photography.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 20, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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