University of North Carolina Wilmington - Temporary Athletics Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Wilmington, United States.

Client: University of North Carolina Wilmington

Location: Wilmington, NC

Contract: Temporary

Job Description

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Athletics Department is seeking a highly motivated and creative Graphic Designer for a temporary position. This role will support the visual identity, branding, and storytelling of men’s and women’s basketball programs and revenue-generating initiatives. The Graphic Designer will play a crucial part in elevating UNCW Athletics’ brand, driving fan engagement, and supporting ticket sales, fundraising, sponsorships, and other revenue-generating platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & BrandingDesign high-quality graphics, templates, and layouts for men’s and women’s basketball that align with UNCW Athletics’ brand identity.
• Support creative needs for revenue generation, 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 ContentProduce graphics, motion graphics, and digital assets optimized for various platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and the official UNCW Athletics website.
• Assist with in-game graphics, promotional content, and special campaign launches.
• Print & Marketing CollateralCreate 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 & StrategyPartner 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.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 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 Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

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

Additional Information

This is a temporary position with an anticipated hiring range of $18/hr - $22/hr. The length of the assignment will be based on departmental need with the possibility of continuation, but 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. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

None specified.