Temporary Athletics Graphic Designer Job at University of North Carolina Wilming

Temporary Athletics Graphic Designer

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Athletics Department is seeking a highly motivated and creative Graphic Designer to support the visual identity, branding, and storytelling of men’s and women’s basketball programs and revenue‑generating initiatives.

This role plays a critical part in elevating UNCW Athletics’ brand, driving fan engagement, and supporting ticket sales, fundraising, sponsorships, and other revenue‑generating platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Branding
  • Design high‑quality graphics, templates, and layouts that align with UNCW Athletics brand identity.
  • Support creative needs for revenue‑generation areas including ticketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and sponsorship activations.
  • Deliver content that connects with diverse audiences – prospects, students, alumni, fans, donors, and corporate partners.
• Digital & Social Media Content
  • Produce graphics, motion graphics, and digital assets optimized for platforms including Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and UNCW Athletics’ official website.
  • Assist with in‑game graphics, promotional content, and special campaign launches.
• Print & Marketing Collateral
  • Create promotional materials such as posters, flyers, brochures, and advertisements to support game‑day attendance, special events, and development opportunities.
  • Work on revenue‑related campaigns including ticket brochures, donor materials, and sponsorship deliverables.
• Collaboration & Strategy
  • Partner with marketing, communications, video, and ticketing teams to align visuals with storytelling and revenue goals.
  • Maintain consistency of the Seahawk brand across all creative outputs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects preferred).
• Knowledge of social media trends, digital platforms, and creative content strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with motion graphics, video editing, and photography.
• Understanding of NCAA compliance as it relates to creative content.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31‑day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Dates

Posting Date: 10/13/2025 | Closing Date: 10/31/2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.