Assistant Director of Graphic Design; HR Graphic Designer

Southern Methodist University’s Athletics team is seeking an on-campus, in-person Assistant Director of Graphic Design to strengthen SMU athletics branding through thoughtful visual storytelling. In this role, you will help develop recruiting graphics, campaign assets, identity materials, and a range of print and digital deliverables, with additional support for photography and game day coverage as needed.

• Design creative, visually compelling graphics for internal and external communications that help elevate athletics programs, student-athletes, and departmental initiatives.
• Partner with athletics teams, coaches, and campus stakeholders to produce visual assets that support promotion of programs, events, student-athletes, and departmental priorities.
• Provide photography support for recruiting, marketing, and communications across the athletics department by capturing dynamic imagery aligned with a consistent visual identity.
• Assist with home game day coverage, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel as needed for game day and championship coverage (up to 25% of the time
  ).

• Bachelor’s degree required
  .
• 1 year of professional experience in graphic design required.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across the University and build effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and analyze issues and devise solutions.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong typography, layout, and branding skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite platforms including Photoshop and Lightroom is essential.
• Sit for long periods of time.

• A degree in graphic design or a related field.
• Experience working with a college or professional athletics department.
• A working knowledge of After Effects
  , Illustrator
  , and/or In Design .

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Lightroom
• After Effects
• Illustrator
• In Design

• Location: Dallas, TX (onsite)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Status: Individual Contributor
• Schedule: Regular
• Shift: Staff
• Job area: Marketing and Communications
• Organization: Athletics
• Job level: Day Job

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness programs
• Retirement programs
• Tuition benefits
• Professional and personal development opportunities

• Applicants must include a work sample or portfolio link to be considered.
• Priority consideration may be granted to applications received by October 15, 2026
  .
• The position will remain open until filled.

Posting date: Oct 1, 2026, 9:09:35 AM