Assistant Director of Creative Content and Graphic Design

Description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, this position is responsible for assisting in the creation and effective execution of the overall multimedia and creative content strategy. The position will focus primarily on graphic design and photography, contributing to the department’s visual storytelling and brand identity. Only candidates who submit a portfolio will be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

Proven knowledge and ability to design graphics. Must be fully competent and experienced in Adobe Creative Suite.

Working knowledge of creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere.

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Description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, this position is responsible for assisting in the creation and effective execution of the overall multimedia and creative content strategy. The position will focus primarily on graphic design and photography, contributing to the department’s visual storytelling and brand identity. Only candidates who submit a portfolio will be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

Proven knowledge and ability to design graphics. Must be fully competent and experienced in Adobe Creative Suite.

Working knowledge of creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere.

Demonstrated proficiency in shooting and editing photography, with strong expertise in Adobe Lightroom.

Demonstrate a strong sense of creativity and an eye for design via examples in a submitted digital portfolio.

Possess the ability to balance multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience:

Preferred: 1 year experience in similar setting.

Principal Responsibilities

1.    Responsible for assisting in the department’s graphic design strategy. 2.    Responsible for all department’s social media initiatives. 3.    Responsible for assisting the athletic department’s digital brand by leading, building, and maintaining the presence in the digital space. 4.    Responsible for generating innovative ideas to increase web traffic. 5.    Responsible for oversight and strategic direction of all video scoreboard in-game production. 6.    Responsible for cultivating fan engagement on all social media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc. Required Education and Experience 1.    Must be fully competent and experienced in Adobe Photoshop. 2.    1 year experience in a similar setting. 3.    Bachelor’s Degree required.  

Job Posting Date

10/06/2025

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (P4)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Location

55 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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