Position Introduction:

Athletics Graphic Design Student Assistant Will:

• Organize and manage multiple projects in various stages of progress
• Formulate design concepts, presentations, sign templates, layouts and other collateral from initial idea to final execution
• Present or pitch ideas, briefs, and concepts to full-time staff
• Prioritize and filter work coming from multiple departments
• Design digital advertisements, print, and promotional materials
• Work with images from various photographers, comping images to use on design layouts
• Meet all deadlines
• Contribute to the invention and implementation of marketing/communications initiatives

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Examples of Graphic Design Work. Send an additional copy to sklopfer@ou.edu and smatthews@ou.edu

Skills:

• Must know design programs on a Macintosh computer, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign,
• Adobe Acrobat and Font Management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working on multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced team environment
• Practice a professional attitude when working with outside vendors
• Develop good rapport with other members of the Athletics Department
• Maintain an approachable persona as well as organized and respectful communication with all other departments
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure a cohesive message and look across all design projects and materials
• Able to gain and maintain working knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Currently enrolled in Visual Communication, Advertising or similar major