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Director of Football Visual Brand

Oregon State University

Director of Football Visual Brand

Oregon State University

Department: Intercolleg Athletics (YIA)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Job Summary:

The Department of Athletics is seeking a Director of Football Visual Brand. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ),12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Director of FB Visual Brand is a member of the football department and delivers innovative and on-brand visual solutions for web, email, social media, print, and all other digital efforts. This individual will use their organizational and project management skills to ensure that all project timelines are met. The position will be responsible for supervision of student creatives.

The Director of Visual Brand will primarily be responsible for the development and execution of the visual brand of Beaver Football, aligned with the organization’s brand objectives. The incumbent will collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure a cohesive and impactful brand presence across various digital platforms. Stay up to date on industry trends and provide insightful recommendations to optimize visual brand strategy.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

50% DESIGN MANAGEMENT The Director of Visual Brand is a dynamic role that involves crafting and executing a visual brand strategy through design and visual aid to enhance the organization’s online presence and recruiting brand. Working closely with the Director, this professional will oversee the development and implementation of strategic plans to enhance visual identity, drive brand awareness and build the football brand. Additionally, the Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate the organization’s visual brand and maintain brand consistency.

25% PHOTOGRAPHY (NO VIDEOGRAPHY ) In partnership with the Football Creative Department, this position will assist in all Oregon State Football visuals; including but not limited to the photography of football recruits, student-athletes, staff and supports of the program. Independently creates and enhances current branding opportunities. Effectively recommends strategies to the Creative Director to enhance visual identity for the Football Recruiting Department. Stays current on branding theory and industry standards.

10% DEPARTMENT COLLABORATION Communicates and collaborates on a routine basis with the Beaver Creative Team within the athletic department. Generates and encourages new ideas, then sees them through to the design implementation. Collaborates with current creative staff to assist in the enhancement of their graphic packages for videos that are produced for players and recruits.

10% SUPERVISION / LEAD WORK Provides leadership and supervision for 1-2 creative students. Plans and assigns work projects. Communicates with individuals on a routine basis. Cultivates an environment that encourages creativity. Successfully monitors progress and provides feedback in a timely manner.

5% SPECIAL PROJECTS Engages in unique, often time-sensitive projects and initiatives that fall outside of regular responsibilities. Engage in project management, problem solving, collaboration, and the delivery of critical outcomes autonomously.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Applied Visual Arts, Journalism, Sports Management or a field related to this position, AND one year of experience working as a graphic designer OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated high-level proficiency with media software (ex: Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, collaborate and deliver critical outcomes autonomously.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers and colleagues.

• A working knowledge of NCAA Division 1 Rules and Regulation.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

One (1) year of experience in a football program, university athletic department or professional sports organization.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Morning, evening and weekend work may be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 4/22/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Verification of Degree (upload as Other Document 1)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP ) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA ), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

For additional information please contact: Hadley Heck at hadley.heck@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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