Athletics Brand & Motion Graphic Designer

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Athletics-Creative Services department seeks a Graphic Designer I to craft digital identities, social media assets, and print materials for 21 sports. You will work with the Assistant AD of Social Media and Digital Strategy to develop brand-aligned visuals and campaigns that engage fans and recruits.

You will ideate, design, and deliver assets across social platforms, websites, and promotional material while adhering to established brand standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of graphic design, communications, marketing, or a closely-related field.
• Experience in professional sports or collegiate athletics creative, communications or marketing areas.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro).
• Working knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibiting high professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and develop social and digital media, marketing, recruiting and promotional assets.
• Create static graphic templates for department-wide use.
• Collaborate with individual sports to develop a complete digital identity across social media and print materials.
• Develop content ideas and stay up-to-date on design and social media trends.
• Manage the tone, voice and messaging of the Athletic department accounts.
• Assist in management and development of student staff; perform game day duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design knowledge

Marketing knowledge

Social media knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The University of Georgia Athletics-Creative Services department seeks a Graphic Designer I to craft digital identities, social media assets, and print materials for 21 sports. You will work with the Assistant AD of Social Media and Digital Strategy to develop brand-aligned visuals and campaigns that engage fans and recruits.

You will ideate, design, and deliver assets across social platforms, websites, and promotional material while adhering to established brand standards and deadlines.