Under the general direction of the Director of Brand Strategy, the Graphic Designer will concept and design creative digital solutions for Wisconsin Athletics social media, print and recruiting.

The Graphic Designer will:
* Collaborate with internal creative team to enhance the Wisconsin brand and tell the story of Badgers teams and athletes
* Creatively concept and design creative digital solutions including but not limited to: social graphics, logos, motion graphics, print assets, emails and animations
* Work on student-athlete and team promotional campaigns
* Apply and steward the Wisconsin brand standards
* Study industry trends to help keep the Badgers on the cutting edge of design

• 60% Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums
• 5% Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements
• 5% Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations
• 10% Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders
• 10% Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
• 10% Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
Associate's Degree

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

* Strong sense of creativity and eye for graphic design
* Knowledge of industry design trends
* Ability to develop and implement innovative design solutions across different platforms
* Ability to balance multiple projects and work on multiple sport brand teams
* Ability to work under time constraints and meet assigned deadlines
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects
* Willingness and ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends;
* Work well independently and in teams;
* Flexible in accepting new responsibilities

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 p.m. CST, on the assured consideration date. Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position, a comprehensive resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. All application materials will be reviewed by our search committee after the posted deadline. Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Special Note: UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Kayla Weisensel
kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Graphic Designer(CM017)

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/MARKETING

Academic Staff-Renewable

276650-AS