Job Title: Athletics Graphic Design Student
Job Classification: Marketing, Communications & Creative Service
Department: Athletics Branding and Creative Services
Hiring Manager: Jose Gonzales
Contact: jose_gonzales@baylor.edu
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week - flexible working hours
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring/Ongoing
Pay Rate: 8.00-12.00
Job Description:
The Baylor Athletics Creative team is the in-house creative team supporting all 19 NCAA Division I sports programs and various internal departments. We produce high-impact visual content that engages fans, supports student-athletes, coaches, and sport programs, and elevates the Baylor Athletics brand across digital, social, print platforms.
As a Student Graphic Designer, you will work alongside our full-time creative staff to conceptualize and execute original design projects for Baylor Athletics. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment, with opportunities to see your work featured on social media, in-venue displays, apparel, billboards, posters, etc.
Portfolio Required
Applicants must provide a portfolio link or work samples demonstrating design proficiency and creative ability.
Responsibilities
- Design graphics for social media, promotional campaigns and products, game day themes and other athletics related content.
- Assist with the creation of print, digital, apparel, and environmental design projects.
- Collaborate with creative staff, sport programs, and internal departments to develop and execute visual concepts.
- Execute projects from concept through final production while maintaining brand standards.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
- Support creative initiatives and special projects as assigned.
- Work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Current Baylor University student.
- Demonstrates a team-first mentality and willingness to support teammates and creative staff.
- Receptive to creative feedback and able to apply direction effectively.
- Dependable, responsive, and accountable for assigned projects.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
- Strong understanding of layout, composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Self-motivated and takes initiative.
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
- Ability to comply with University and Athletics policies.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: McLane Stadium
Work Address: 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704