JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics is seeking applications for the position of Football Creative Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee, in collaboration with coaching staff, the overall ideation, creative direction and production of digital content and media across multiple mediums, with a focus on @UConnFootball social media platforms; educate and coach football student-athletes on the effective use of social media and how to grow their social media platforms and brand; participate in team meetings to assist in the holistic development of the student-athletes and to enhance their overall academic and athletic experiences; responsible for creating content for recruiting including graphic creation, official visit photoshoots, and video content; serve as the primary creator for all internal creative content including team hype videos, recruiting presentations, designing for print materials and more at the direction of the Head Coach; manage and develop a staff of student creative interns; oversight of the recruiting strategies on the football social media accounts; serve as a content creator, with the ability to successfully manage a unit as well as lead the collaborative efforts of promoting the football team, in conjunction with multiple departments including Video Services, Marketing and Communications; forward-thinking, with the ability to lead and assist in developing and executing strategic content strategies and creative campaigns; other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Strategy, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services and Strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization, such as graphic design, marketing, journalism, communications or another applicable area of study.
2. Two years of related experience, including at least one year of producing and managing multimedia content for digital platforms, with a focus on recruiting, and two years of experience in social media strategy and execution.
3. Previous experience in a creative design and/or digital media capacity for a college or professional sports team.
4. Demonstrated experience in graphic design, photography and photography editing.
5. Proficient experience in videography capture and editing.
6. Proficient experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two to four years of experience at an NCAA Division I institution.
2. Prior leadership experience of direct oversight or management of a creative team and student interns.
3. Proficiency in animation/motion graphics, such as Adobe After Effects.
4. Experience with web design, including HTML and CSS.
5. Two years of experience in the area of on-campus recruiting at an NCAA Division I institution.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 

TO APPLY

Please apply  online at http://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/, Staff Positions, Search #499487 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 9, 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.