Assistant Creative Director

Job Description

Job Summary

Position within the UK Athletics Creative Services department responsible for supporting the creation and delivery of graphic design, visual, digital, social, and select multimedia content for assigned sport programs and department initiatives. Works as part of the Creative Services team to execute brand-aligned creative assets that support recruiting, fan engagement, team storytelling, marketing priorities, and department visibility. Primary responsibilities center on design production, visual asset development, sport coverage support, digital content preparation, content organization, archives, and operational needs. The position may also assist with photo, video, and other multimedia needs as assigned, while developing within established department standards and workflows. Coordinates with Creative Services staff and, as assigned, coaches, sport administrators, communications, marketing, ticketing, and other department partners.

All University of Kentucky Athletics Department employees are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the College Sports Commission (CSC), the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the University and any other applicable regulatory body.

Essential Functions

•  Creates and assists with deadline-driven graphic design and visual content for assigned sport programs and department initiatives across digital, social, print, recruiting, marketing, and in-venue platforms.

•  Supports the development, organization, and delivery of visual assets that advance brand identity, storytelling, recruiting, fan engagement, marketing campaigns, special events, and other department priorities.

•  Provides day-to-day creative support for assigned sports, including game and practice coverage support, graphics, digital content preparation, asset management, and timely delivery of materials for department use.

•  Assists with photo, video, social, and other multimedia content needs as assigned, while maintaining a primary focus on design execution and visual asset production.

•  Works with Creative Services staff and department partners to support season-long content plans, campaign concepts, production needs, and sport-specific creative requests while following department brand standards and University, SEC, CSC, and NCAA policies and regulations.

•  Performs other duties as assigned.