Director, Athletic Graphic Design
At a glance
Leadership Graphic Design role at Ibqajb. Memphis · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead visual strategy and creative direction for all 19 Memphis Athletics sport programs
- Design layouts, brand materials, social graphics, recruiting pieces, game-day content, ads, emails, and ticketing assets
- Produce motion work for videoboards, venues, and digital channels while supporting photo and video production
- Work with athletics teams, campus groups, coaches, athletes, and outside partners on integrated campaigns
- Manage brand assets, deadlines, standards, and staff guidance across a fast-moving athletics department
What you bring
- Hold a related bachelor’s degree with four years of professional design experience, or a master’s degree with two years of relevant work
- Use Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects within Adobe Creative Suite
- Apply strong typography, layout, color, branding, and social content judgment across multiple projects
- Maintain a valid driver’s license, follow applicable athletics policies, and have U.S. work authorization
Who this fits
You’ll fit this role if you want senior creative ownership while staying hands-on with athletics design and campaign production. The Memphis-based position may involve travel, athletic events, nights, and weekends. You’ll also guide student interns and part-time staff while managing several deadlines in a collaborative environment. Visa sponsorship is not available.
From the employer
The Director of Athletic Graphic Design serves as an innovative creative leader within the athletics department, responsible for conceptualizing, developing, designing, and producing original visual content that advances the department’s strategic goals and initiatives. The Director of Athletic Graphic Design possess strong creative vision with attention to detail, the ability to receive and incorporate feedback effectively, strong communication and collaboration skills as well as being self-motivated with a team-first mentality.
This posting has an initial screening date of June 3, 2026 and each Wednesday thereafter until filled.
- Create page layouts, develop brand and campaign assets, and apply photo manipulation, typography, and motion content across a wide range of promotional materials, including the design of creative assets for all 19 Memphis Athletics sport programs, including social media graphics, recruiting materials, game-day content, schedule posters, digital advertising, email marketing campaigns, and ticketing initiatives.
- Develop visual concepts that strengthen and elevate the Memphis Athletics brand across all platforms.
- Collaborate with communications, marketing, ticket sales, development, and external partners to execute integrated campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
- Ensure all design work aligns with conference, NCAA, institutional, and compliance standards while maintaining consistency with departmental brand guidelines and seasonal campaigns.
- Assist with the creative direction and execution of photo shoots and video shoots for annual content/media days.
- Develop and lead the overall graphic design strategy, creative direction, and visual identity initiatives for Memphis Athletics.
- Produce graphics and motion content for videoboards and in-venue displays as well as digital platforms.
- Maintain organized digital asset libraries and brand templates.
- Support special projects including championship runs, major announcements, fundraising campaigns, and facility initiatives.
- Stay current with design trends, social media best practices, and emerging creative tools.
- Mentor and support student design interns and part-time staff by providing creative direction, technical guidance, and professional development opportunities.
- Partner with coaching staffs, student-athletes, and athletics administration to conceptualize and execute innovative campaigns and creative projects.
- Collaborate with conference partners, NCAA representatives, and media outlets to create and distribute content that enhances the visibility and reputation of Memphis Athletics.
- Ensure timely completion of projects while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced athletics environment.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field and four (4) years of professional graphic design experience; collegiate athletics or professional sports experience preferred. OR Master's Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to comply with all Department, University, Board of Trustees, Athletic Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and brand consistency
- Experience creating content for social media platforms including Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to operates in a fast-paced athletics environment and may require travel and attendance at athletic events, including nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in collegiate athletics or professional sports
- Master’s Degree in a related field
- Experience with motion graphics, animation and video editing
- Knowledge of print production processes and vendor coordination
- Photography and photo editing experience
- Experience supervising students, interns, or creative staff
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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