Graphic Designer

The Pac-12 Conference is seeking a creative and passionate Social & Digital team member to help elevate the conference's digital presence across social media platforms. This role supports the creation and execution of engaging content surrounding championships, student-athletes, member institutions, and championships, while contributing to real-time coverage of live events. The position offers hands-on experience in collegiate athletics, collaborating with the digital team to produce content that connects with fans and showcases the Pac-12 brand.

The Pac-12 office is based in San Ramon, CA. This freelance position is open to remote freelance candidates in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, and Utah.

Duties and responsibilities

Design and produce engaging social media graphics for the Pac-12's digital platforms

Develop original creative assets while maintaining consistency with the Pac-12 brand identity and established style guidelines

Collaborate with the social and digital team to create content supporting conference initiatives, member institutions, student-athletes, and championships

Create and deliver high-quality graphics in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times, particularly during live events

Contribute creative concepts and visual storytelling ideas to enhance fan engagement across social platforms

Stay current on social media trends and best practices to help evolve the conference's digital presence

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

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Qualification requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and take ownership of assigned tasks

Positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback

Availability to work flexible, non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays based on event and championship schedules

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; familiarity with motion graphics or video editing tools is a plus

A portfolio showcasing creative work across digital, social, or graphic design projects (professional or personal)

Passion for collegiate athletics and a strong understanding of the college sports landscape and social media trends

Ability to work approximately 15–30 hours per week, with hours varying based on the conference calendar and business needs

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