Graphic Design Student Assistant

Graphic Design Student Assistant

Student Assistant (NE H)

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn.  We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day.  At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for designing graphics for the UW Football social media pages. (40%). 
• Will create and design materials for the Football recruiting department. (30%). 
• Will provide on-site design support at UW Football team events, practices, workouts, and recruiting weekends, including gameday graphics, event signage, and real-time social assets. (25%). 
• Maintain the comprehensive archive system of all previous and current design projects, including regular file back-ups on different drives. (5%). 

Minimum Requirements 

High School graduation or equivalent AND knowledge of creative tools necessary to produce outstanding content.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Additional Qualifications

• Candidates must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or higher on a Mac OS platform. 
• Candidates must demonstrate strong typographic and layout sensibility. 
• Candidates should have a portfolio of published creative works to demonstrate such proficiency.
• Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who are sports knowledgeable will be given additional consideration, but it is not required. Candidates who have experience with motion graphics, photography, illustration, and/or brand identity systems will be given additional consideration, but it is not required.

Typical Schedule

Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, will be given additional consideration but is not required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily desk-based work.
• May include occasional light duties, such as moving small equipment or setting up spaces.