Athletic Publications Director

Job Title
Athletic Publications Director

Requisition Number
RE54151

Working Title
Senior Creative Director

Department Name
12E00:UKAA - External Operations

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push pull objects of 10 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Job Summary

As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, creative execution has become a critical driver of brand strength, fan engagement, recruiting, and revenue opportunities. The Senior Creative Director plays a central role in shaping how UK Athletics shows visually across all platforms. Working closely with the UK Athletics Marketing and Communications team, this role translates strategy into compelling visual storytelling across print, digital, social, and web environments. The Senior Creative Director is expected to lead a team of creative professionals while also setting the creative bar through hands-on art direction and execution. The Senior Creative Director will oversee Creative Services budget which includes print production, vendor costs, project management tools and monitors expenditures throughout the fiscal year. Senior Creative Director ensures brand integrity, elevates creative quality and delivers high-impact work in a fast-paced, high-visibility, and deadline-driven athletics environment.

Specific Request 1- Please attach under Specific Request 1-Short portfolio with graphic design work samples

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems, Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/30/2026

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