Athletics - Student Worker Graphic Designer (NFWS)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY is seeking a student-worker for the athletics graphic designer position. As part of the athletic communications team, you will create graphics for social media, supporting all 20 NCAA Division I sports. Candidates must be enrolled full-time at GCU and maintain a specified GPA. This role offers valuable experience in graphic design within a collegiate sports environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration on branding and visual identity for GCU Athletics events, while also adhering to established guidelines for graphics and templates.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student at Grand Canyon University.
• Strong familiarity with graphic design software.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating social media graphics for GCU Athletics.
• Collaborate on graphics for major athletics initiatives.
• Organize and maintain project files and graphic templates.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Social media familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Full-time enrollment in Bachelor's or Master's program

Minimum GPA of 2.0 (Bachelor's) or 3.0 (Master's)

Job description

Purpose within the Organization

The athletics graphic designer student‑worker position will aid the athletic communications staff in the promotion and coverage of athletics events on social media. The position will assist with the graphic design needs of some or all of GCU’s 20 NCAA Division I sports.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions

• Assist in the creation of social media graphics for GCU Athletics platforms, including gameday, in‑game updates, final scores, schedule graphics, recruiting content, promotional graphics and storytelling features.
• Create graphics that support the promotion and coverage of GCU’s 20 NCAA Division I sports while following athletics brand standards, sport‑specific needs and platform best practices.
• Work with athletics communications staff to develop graphics for Instagram, X, Facebook, website use, video boards and other digital platforms as needed.
• Assist with creative planning for social media campaigns, theme nights, postseason coverage, signing days, award announcements and other major athletics initiatives.
• Help brainstorm new graphic concepts, templates and visual storytelling ideas that increase engagement, promote student‑athletes and strengthen the GCU Athletics brand.
• Make timely edits and updates to graphics based on feedback from communications, marketing or sport staff.
• Assist with organizing, archiving and maintaining graphic templates, brand assets, photos and project files for future use.
• Support live event coverage by preparing graphics before, during or after games as assigned.
• Collaborate with communications, social media, marketing, photography and video staff to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across platforms.
• Stay current on sports design trends, social media trends and best practices in college athletics creative content.
• Assist athletics social media staff in other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

Strong familiarity and knowledge of graphic design software and platforms, including Adobe Creative Cloud.

Basic understanding of social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, and how graphic needs may vary by platform.

Ability to work within established brand guidelines, including proper use of logos, colors, fonts, photo treatments and visual identity standards.

Comfortable working with digital photography, templates, layered files, shared drives and athletics creative assets.

Responsible for maintaining organized project files and naming conventions to help athletics staff easily access and repurpose creative content.

Ability to manage multiple design requests, meet deadlines and adjust priorities in a fast‑paced athletics environment.

Attention to detail in spelling, grammar, player names, statistics, records, dates, opponents and sport‑specific terminology.

Basic understanding of sports information, game schedules, statistics and athletics storytelling is preferred.

Passion for sports, college athletics, social media and creative content is preferred.

Must be able to receive feedback, make revisions and collaborate professionally with athletics staff, coaches and fellow student‑workers.

Experience and Education

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student‑first policy. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University. Applicants may be subject to termination if they fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June30,2027

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.

EEO Statement

Grand Canyon University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity employer and works to provide a positive and supportive work environment for all employees.