Graphic Designer

Position Details

• Pay Rate Range: DOE
• Full Time
• Location:
  
  Campus
• City:
  Salt Lake City, UT

The Assistant Director, Graphic Design – Recruiting/Internal will create, collaborate on and support the creation of internal-facing creative content for Utah’s Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and Gymnastics programs. The primary focus for the two positions will be on team operations and recruiting initiatives, with responsibility for producing high-quality graphics and visual assets that support coaches, staff and student‑athletes, while maintaining alignment with established program and athletics department branding.

This position will report to the Assistant A.D., Football Communications, while maintaining a collaborative reporting relationship with leadership within Crimson Brand Partners ( CBP ) to ensure consistency across broader creative efforts.

• Design and produce graphics to support internal football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and gymnastics operations, including content for coaches, staff and student‑athletes.
• Fulfill day‑to‑day creative requests from recruiting, operations, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and other internal units.
• Create materials such as player graphics, practice content, internal presentations, and team‑focused visuals.
• Assist in capturing and organizing team content during media days, practices, and team events.
• Develop and execute recruiting‑related creative, including visit materials, personalized graphics, and on‑campus content.
• Support recruiting events with real‑time or rapid‑turnaround design needs.
• Collaborate with recruiting staff to bring creative concepts to life within established brand guidelines.
• Maintain and update recruiting templates to ensure efficiency and consistency.

• Execute creative projects across digital and print formats under the direction of Assistant A.D., Football Communications and CBP leadership.
• Maintain organized file structures, templates, and asset libraries for efficient workflow.
• Ensure all creative aligns with sport program and department brand standards.
• Assist with high‑volume production needs, particularly during peak periods (season, recruiting cycles, events).
• Work closely with sport program staffs to prioritize and complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain strong communication while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Receive and implement feedback quickly and effectively.
• Participate in creative discussions and contribute ideas when appropriate.

• Assist with photography and content capture as needed.
• Support occasional overflow creative needs tied to broader athletics department initiatives.
• Stay current on design trends, particularly within college athletics and recruiting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of basic design principles, typography, and layout
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non‑traditional hours, including game days and recruiting events

• Experience in athletics, sports, or a related…