Director of Graphic Design

“This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)”

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Creates graphic design projects that relate to development initiatives

• Oversees and leads the department in all graphic design initiatives

• Works autonomously to ensure projects are completed on time and identifies new projects to further the Air Force Falcons brand

• Serves as the principal graphic designer for projects from conception through production; researches, strategizes, conceptualizes, proposes, and designs creative projects for electronic, print, web, and interactive media (large wall graphics, posters, emails, social media graphics, signage, game programs, and video board graphics) and develops templates for posters, emails, social media and other marketing and communication collateral

• As the head designer for the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation, works with athletics staff to develop ideas and efficient design systems and brand standards to produce a large body of work within annually established creative guidelines

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with professional organizations, administrators, coaches, and staff

• Responsible for photography at special events and as needed

• Oversee assistant director of graphic design and creative interns and manages all graphic design training

• Participates in or facilitate planning meetings, review sessions, and brainstorming

• Understands and adheres to a variety of department and Academy brand standards, NCAA and MWC compliance policies

• Receives and provide constructive feedback on all design projects.

• Reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Marketing & Fan Experience

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience

• Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects)

• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design, layout, design, typography and file organization, and photographic requirements/procedures

• Knowledge of printing procedures, requirements, reproduction processes and techniques

• Knowledge of Athletics preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment

• Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations

• Ability to keep up-to-date on new trends and innovative approaches in the industry

• Ability to rapidly prepare graphics to respond in real-time to emerging news and team performance/accomplishments

• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work outside normal working hours, including nights and weekends when required

• Must be authorized to work in the US and successfully pass a background check.

• Random drug testing is required