Creative Graphic Designer-Athletics

Position Overview

Boston College, a renowned Jesuit Catholic institution founded in 1863, is seeking a Creative Graphic Designer for its Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting to the Associate AD, Marketing & Fan Engagement, you will drive the creative vision for recruiting, visual, print, and digital initiatives—a key role in elevating the athletics program’s brand and social media presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and produce traditional, digital, and video graphic materials.
• Collaborate with communications, marketing, and creative services departments to ensure synergy.
• Assist in editing, developing, and implementing social media campaigns.
• Coordinate, design, implement, and execute photo shoots for prospective student-athletes.
• Work with outside graphic and print vendors as needed.
• Recruit, train, and oversee a group of creative/graphic design student workers.
• Help develop and manage the athletic program’s digital brand ensuring consistency in visual imagery and tone.
• Deliver high-quality visual content efficiently.
• Adhere to University, ACC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures for procurement.
• Be available to work events, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, video production, journalism, public relations, communications, sports management, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in a college athletic department or professional sports team in creative graphic design.
• Experience in EFP/remote sports production, including equipment setup.
• Proven experience producing sporting events and feature videos.
• Advanced knowledge of non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro preferred).
• Experience with DSLR and Cinema-style cameras.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Creativity, innovation, and originality with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits & Perks

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Additional benefits are available and can be reviewed at the employee handbook.