Purdue University
Assistant Director of Creative Services - Design
🇺🇸
West Lafayette, IN
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Design
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March 6th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring an Assistant Director of Creative Services - Design for Purdue Athletics. The role involves developing concepts and production materials for various graphic design projects while collaborating closely with multiple internal departments and managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Highlights
- Develop concepts, artwork, and production materials for all Purdue Athletics graphic design projects.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as Marketing, Promotions, Ticket Sales and Services, Strategic Communications, Development, Recruiting, and Facilities.
- Create social media graphics, digital ads, brochures, flyers, ticket artwork, web graphics, and wall graphics.
- Manage relationships with external vendors including printers, sign/banner manufacturers, graphic reproduction companies, and multimedia suppliers.
- Oversee production to meet quality standards.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) in an Apple environment; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe After Effects is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Interface Graphics, or related field with at least two years of graphic design experience.
- Strong communication skills, project management ability, and capacity to work independently and in teams.
- Willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and game nights.
- Must provide a portfolio showcasing identity design, advertising, and/or page layout projects.
Assistant Director of Creative Services - Design Full Description
Job Summary
Dedicated to the implementation of branding and communication strategies for Purdue Athletics and the John Purdue Club. Works closely with each department, will serve as the project liaison within the organization to ensure clear, consistent communication and branding efforts to produce each element on time.
This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Responsible for developing concepts, artwork and production materials for all Purdue Athletics graphic design projects.
- Work closely with all internal departments including, but not limited to Marketing, Promotions, Ticket Sales and Services, Strategic Communications, Development, Recruiting and Facilities.
- Creative pieces may includesocial media graphics, digital ads, brochures, flyers, ticket artwork, web graphics, wall graphics, etc.
- Develops working relationships with outside vendors, such as printers, sign/banner manufacturers, graphic reproduction companies, multi-media suppliers, etc.
- Oversee production of jobs to ensure quality standards are met.
About Us:
Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Graphic Design, Visual Design, Interface Graphics or related field of study
- Two (2) years’ experience in graphics design
Skills needed:
- Excellent graphics design/software skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) in an apple environment; Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Adobe After Effects experience a plus.
- Photography experience is a plus.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage several projects at one time.
- Experience in fast paced environment is essential.
- A strong understanding of sports preferred.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, including written and verbal, and have the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently and self-manage project flow.
- Team player with the ability to work well in a team setting and across diverse groups, organizations and departments.
- Proactive, energetic, curious, creative thinker, trouble shooter and problem solver.
- Willing to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays and game nights if required.
- Must be able to provide a portfolio which highlights a variety of projects including identity design, advertising and/or page layout.
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Additional Information:
- Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 2
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20002534
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Professional 2
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20002534
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
EOE
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