Graphic Designer, Football

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Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference member, is seeking a dynamic, innovative creative professional to join its elite football program as Director or Associate Director of Football Creative Content. In this graphic design role, the successful candidate will produce high-caliber designs that elevate the program's brand identity and amplify the profiles of its student‑athletes. The position requires developing, maintaining, and advancing a cohesive brand identity through original, forward-thinking design concepts across a wide range of digital and print materials, including:

• Motion graphics and video content
• Social media graphics
• Posters, signage, and large-scale facility graphics
• Recruiting graphics
• Website and email graphics
• Paid media collateral
• Logos and promotional materials

The candidate will manage both broad-distribution creative assets and highly personalized, targeted recruiting graphics. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the creative direction of photo shoots involving current players and prospective recruits, with potential opportunities to contribute photography. Experience in video capture or editing is a plus, though not required.

• Graphic Design Specialist – Advanced Professional:
  • Degree:
    Bachelor’s
  • Experience:
    
    3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Certifications:
    
    None
• Graphic Design Specialist – Intermediate Professional:
  • Degree:
    Associate
  • Experience:
    
    2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Certifications:
    
    None

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 – $81,500.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off, which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.