Director of Design and Photography, Football

6 months ago


Charlottesville, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Photography and Design to support the Football program. The Director will plan and execute social media campaigns and create multimedia visual content for the Virginia football program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create visual content (photo, design, and occasional video) for digital platforms including social media accounts for Virginia Athletics with primary focus on UVA Football.
Be a valuable resource for creative solutions and communications in developing and executing social and digital strategy.
Assist with photo/video/lighting equipment management and upkeep.
Assist with leadership, organization, and implementation of student creative assistant program.
Lead football creative recruiting content with support from Directors of Creative Media and Strategy
Collaborates with Virginia Football Video Production in execution of multimedia projects.
Coordinate and lead photographic efforts in annual Virginia Showcase media days.
Set up, design, and execute photoshoots for prospective student-athletes for official and unofficial visits.
Edit photo assets for cloud-based distribution to both prospective and current Virginia student-athletes.
Serve as the primary editor for design and photo assets for Virginia Football.
Attend all recruiting meetings, staff meetings, and content creative meetings with Athletic Department with the primary focus on football.
Other duties assigned by the Head Coach and or UVA Athletics Creative.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Extensive Experience in creative software (Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder).
Extensive experience in photography, creative lighting, and photo editing.
Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work effectively with diverse constituents.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work non-standard hours and travel.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment serving numerous constituents.
Experience developing a creative identity and robust social presence.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of relevant experience in photography, creative design, video production, communications, technology and/or a related field.

Preferred requirements
Four-five years of relevant experience in video production, creative design, communications, technology and/or a related field.
Prior experience working with collegiate and/or professional football programs in a creative role.
Prior experience in video directing, filming, and editing.
Prior experience in graphic design and creative content production.
Experience with basic audio techniques used in on-camera interviews and in voiceover situations for post-production projects.
Passion in creative innovation and an understanding of current creative trends
Experience in leading a team of creatives and/or students, establishing unit culture, and clearly communicating department standards and initiatives.

The selected candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:
Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance.
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
Parental and Community Service Leave.
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately.
Retirement benefits.
Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment.
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Physical Demands:

This is a job that requires some physical activity including walking, lifting, and carrying heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds), bending over/stooping and climbing ladders or stairs to capture different photographic angles, and working in a variety of extreme weather conditions. Extensive use of desktop computers and some sedentary work required. Some travel may be required.

Application Process:

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through the UVA job board will be accepted. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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