Director of Graphic Design

Intercollegiate Athletics

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Creative Services, the Director of Graphic Design will be responsible for graphic design work with a primary focus on supporting the creative needs of the Athletics Department across all areas of our external team, including development, marketing, ticketing, media relations, and sponsorship.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills with the ability to manage other full-time graphic design staff members and student workers and will work collaboratively with the rest of the creative team to develop and execute innovative content for a variety of teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designing and building a variety of materials, including but not limited to social content, marketing advertisements, print content, and more
• Managing and developing templates for strategic communications and marketing staff to use in support of social and advertising campaigns
• Crafting and executing innovative content while maintaining consistency with established brand guidelines
• Ability to meet deadlines in an efficient manner
• Assisting with photo shoots, asset shoots and creative shoots
• Managing other full-time graphics designers and students and meeting deadlines in an efficient manner.
• Working closely with other departments such as strategic communications, marketing, development, specific team staffs, and others
• Continuing to develop the strategy and goals of the graphic design department to continue to elevate the Mizzou Athletics brand

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Salary Range: $17.43 - $32.21

GGS Grade: 8

University Title: SENIOR MEDIA PRODUCER

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Prior experience in graphic design

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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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