Student Worker - Athletics Graphic Design Student

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