Athletics Student Graphic Designer; Federal Study

Athletics Student Graphic Designer (Federal Work Study)

The University of Central Arkansas Athletic Department is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented Student Graphic Designer to join our team. This role will play a key part in creating high‑quality visual content that supports recruiting efforts, team branding, marketing campaigns, and event promotion. The designer will collaborate closely with the creative team and coaching staff to develop graphics that elevate the UCA Athletics brand across digital and print platforms.

The position is fully onsite and offers a federal work‑study stipend. If you are not eligible for federal work‑study, please contact jstandridge.

Design engaging and visually consistent graphics for prospective student‑athletes, including recruitment materials, social media content, and team‑specific assets. Collaborate with coaches and the creative director to ensure recruiting visuals align with each program’s identity and department branding.

Create graphics for game days, promotional campaigns, media days, and athletic events. Develop digital and print assets including posters, flyers, banners, email graphics, and video board visuals.

Ensure all designs align with UCA Athletics branding guidelines and support the overall look and feel of the department. Assist in brainstorming and executing new creative concepts for social media, marketing initiatives, and fan engagement.

Work closely with the athletics marketing, communications, and creative media teams to produce content for various platforms such as the UCA Athletics website, social media, and print publications. Coordinate file delivery and formatting for both digital and print distribution.

Maintain an organized digital library of templates, files, and completed projects. Archive assets and ensure proper version control for all ongoing campaigns.

Assist with graphics for special events, student‑athlete features, and department‑wide announcements.

Prior experience in graphic design, either through coursework, freelance work, or previous positions. Sports experience is helpful but not required.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Knowledge of design principles including layout, typography, color theory, and branding. Familiarity with Canva or other online design platforms is a plus.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Flexible schedule with availability to complete quick‑turnaround projects during the week or on weekends when needed. Creative mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to take feedback and collaborate effectively.

This position is primarily computer‑based; candidates must be able to work at a desk or workstation and operate design software efficiently.

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.