Athletics Brand & Design Lead

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University Athletics is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to craft graphics for digital and print publications and to support branding across channels. The role collaborates with Athletics Communications, Fan Experience, Video Services, and Deacon Club to deliver content that aligns with university brand strategy.

Ideal candidates have strong design-forward skills, a background in sports media, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring student interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with 2+ years related collegiate experience.
• Experience creating media for digital and print, including branding and campaigns.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Wake Forest Athletics brand across print, digital, and AV formats.
• Design content for social media, Fan Experience, Video Services, and other departments.
• Collaborate with teams to translate coaches' needs into compelling visuals.
• Manage multiple projects and oversee student interns in design roles.
• Ensure brand identity standards across publications and communications.

Skills

Branding

Content creation

Typography

Layout

Social media design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

2+ years collegiate experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Wake Forest University Athletics is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to craft graphics for digital and print publications and to support branding across channels. The role collaborates with Athletics Communications, Fan Experience, Video Services, and Deacon Club to deliver content that aligns with university brand strategy.

Ideal candidates have strong design-forward skills, a background in sports media, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring student interns.