Athletics Graphic Designer

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Appalachian State University is hiring an Athletics Graphic Designer. The role involves producing still and motion graphics for the university's official athletics channels, managing content for sports social media accounts, supporting marketing efforts to enhance fan engagement, and collaborating with multiple departments to deliver design projects from concept to completion.

Highlights

Produce digital graphics and motion content for athletics website, social media, marketing platforms, and print materials.

Create design elements and manage content for varsity sports programs and official athletics social media accounts.

Focus on in-game social media content to boost coverage, interaction, and growth.

Support ticketing and marketing in developing original content to improve ticket sales and fan experience.

Collaborate with Marketing, Strategic Communications, Sports Productions, and external units on design projects.

Assist with game days, photoshoots, and travel to away events as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience required.

Preferred skills include basic photography, photo and video editing, Adobe Premiere and After Effects, and knowledge of collegiate athletics.

Full-time, staff/non-faculty position with a suggested salary starting at $52,000, commensurate with experience.

Requires availability for evening, weekend, and holiday work with a standard 40+ hour workweek.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For consideration please attach the following:

Resume
Cover letter
List of references
At least one work sample (using the "misc." tab in the uploads section of application)

Posting Details

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Position Title	Athletics Graphic Designer
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank
Position Number	090261
Department	Special Projects-120010

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Basic photography skills, photo editing and video editing; Adobe Premiere and After Effects knowledge; working knowledge of collegiate athletics and game day/sport event environments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Produce still and motion graphics and other digital assets for App State’s official athletics website, athletics social media, marketing platforms (e.g., video boards) and promotional print materials (e.g. posters, schedule cards, etc.). Create graphics for the use of App State varsity sport programs Provide design elements and support for social media strategies and content for official athletics social media accounts. Provide additional content management for sport social media accounts (such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) with a strong emphasis on in-game content to maximize coverage, interaction and growth. Assist ticketing and marketing operations in creating unique and original content to enhance ticket sales, increase fan engagement and promote fan experience. Work closely with the Marketing, Strategic Communications, Sports Productions, and associated external units on design assignments, from initial concept to completion. Assist with game days, photoshoots and have the ability to travel to cover away events as needed. Provide design support to all groups within the Athletics department. Other duties as assigned.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm Evening, weekend and holiday work is required
Number of Hours Per Week	40+
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$52,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	04/07/2026
Closing Date	04/26/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	04/26/2026
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants	For consideration please attach the following: Resume Cover letter List of references At least one work sample (using the “misc.” tab in the uploads section of application)
Search Chair Name	Joey Jones
Search Chair Email	jonesj7@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53734
Posting Number	201501754P

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Resume
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
List of References with Contact Information
Miscellaneous (Explanation in Applicant Instructions)

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Why Work for AppState?

University of North Carolina System Employment
Careers with the State of North Carolina

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