Creative Content Associate - Graphic Design

Job Summary:

The Creative Content Intern responsibilities and opportunities may include, but are not limited to: supporting TCU Athletics marketing, communications and the creative content department with graphic design materials. This position will help develop and maintain the TCU Athletics brand. This is a one-year internship with a start and end date.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Designs and produces materials to increase TCU Athletics’ profile by developing concepts/designs; posters, logos, and a variety of other marketing print and collateral materials; applying designs to web, social media and other electronic media.
2. Maintains TCU brand and logo direction by communicating best practices and supplying graphics that support the visual standards.
3. Collaborates with the marketing, communications and creative content staff, providing clear communication, and following up to ensure quality and direction are within brand standards strategy.
4. Monitors the graphic design work of other departments to ensure it adheres to basic rules of design.
5. Assists in the development and management of student interns; provides instruction and direction to students to further promote the athletic departments brand.
6. Designs, develops and delivers graphics, visual text and imagery for social media and marketing content.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Media or related field
• One year of experience in graphic design

Preferred Education & Experience:

• One year experience in a college athletics or professional sports environment.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of design management and workflow.
• Knowledge of photography and illustration.
• Knowledge of design principles/techniques, color theory, and printing procedures.
• Knowledge of web technologies and online dissemination of news and information.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot and recommend improvements in operations.
• Knowledge of customer relations techniques.
• Skill in integrating electronic communications and marketing.
• Skill in Adobe CS software. Ability to work with minimal supervision under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• Requires attendance at home and away games, events, contests and special events
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to extreme.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. 

Notification of Compliance with NCAA Regulations:

This job description includes the expectation of compliance with NCAA regulations.  An institutional staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.