Assistant Director of Graphic Design (HR Title: Graphic Designer I)

Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of Graphic Design will support the development of visual branding and creative content for the athletics department. This position is responsible for designing recruiting graphics, marketing campaigns, brand identity materials, print collateral, and digital assets while helping establish and maintain a cohesive visual identity across all sports and platforms. This role offers the opportunity to shape the visual storytelling of the athletics department and contribute to the success of its student-athletes, teams, and programs.

Job summary

Essential Functions:

• Develop creative and visually engaging graphics for use across internal and external communications channels, helping to showcase and elevate athletics programs, student-athletes, and departmental initiatives.

• Collaborate with athletics teams, coaches, and campus partners to create impactful visual assets that support the promotion of programs, events, student-athletes, and departmental initiatives.

• Provide photography support for recruiting, marketing, and communications efforts across the athletics department by capturing dynamic imagery that enhances engagement and promotes a consistent visual identity.

• This role will assist with home game day coverage that could fall on nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Travel will be required as needed for game day and championship coverage.