The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the worlds leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles. We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family, which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

World-renowned for its unparalleled combination of academic and athletic prowess, USC has a storied history of collegiate and Olympic success. The vision of the USC Department of Athletics is to be the most student-athlete centered athletics program in the country. USC Athletics is committed to serving and empowering its student-athletes by providing the support, resources, and environment for student-athletes to pursue a world-class education; engage in a meaningful and fulfilling college experience; transform into the best versions of themselves; compete for championships; and prepare to thrive after USC. A member of the Pac-12 Conference and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, USC is proud to support 10 men's (baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming, diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo) and 13 women's (basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming, diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo) teams across 12 athletics venues.

Job Description:

USC Athletics is looking to hire a Visual/Graphic Designer to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. This role is responsible for designing graphic materials for USC Athletics social media, digital media, marketing, game presentation and development channels. Additional requirements include maintaining and updating USCs brand guidelines.

Reporting directly to the Art Director, the Visual/Graphic Designer will work in collaboration with USC Athletics social media, branding and communications, marketing, video and photography teams, in addition to the coaches and staffs of USCs 23 intercollegiate sports teams. The ideal candidate will be creative, with strong attention to detail as well as time management skills. The ideal candidate will also be a clear and timely communicator. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a diverse student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for historically under-served populations, and is expected to contribute to the programs diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts. USC Athletics is committed to increasing diversity in its staff and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position, and some overtime in evenings and on weekends is expected.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Create graphics for the flagship USC Athletics social media platforms as well as the individual USC team accounts.

• Create graphics for USCTrojans.com.

• Create marketing materials such as emails, digital ads, banners, apparel and more.

• Assist with creating graphics to support department and team recruiting.

• Assist with the branding of USC student-athletes, coaches, and teams.

• Edit photos when necessary.

• Promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree, preferably in graphic design, art, or a related field, and a minimum of two years of experience.

• Broad sports knowledge, especially USC Athletics knowledge, is a plus.

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, AfterEffects, etc.).

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.10 - $35.26. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply:

All candidates must submit 1) a resume, and 2) a portfolio with samples of their work (website link to online portfolio is acceptable). Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.