Football Creative Content Designer

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

22h

About The Position

As a key member of the Maryland Football staff, this role reports directly to the Creative Director for Football, with a secondary reporting line to the Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing Strategy and Fan Experience. The primary mission is to elevate program visibility and drive student-athlete recruitment through high-impact graphic design and social media strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional graphic design experience.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• Knowledge of graphic design.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at the NCAA Division I or professional sports level is highly preferred.
• Preference will be given to individuals with a deep understanding of the collegiate football recruiting cycle, experience in mobile-first social media content creation (TikTok/Reels), and a proven ability to manage high-volume workflows under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting support; manage a high volume of graphic design work with a primary emphasis on the creative recruiting needs of the Head Coach and staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive football content calendar.
• Partner with external staff members to execute creative assets across various digital platforms.
• Coordinate design materials, presentations, and creative support for on-campus recruiting visits.
• Serve as the program’s internal social media creator, focusing on producing high-quality, native content for Instagram Reels and TikTok.
• Provide creative coverage of practices, workouts, team operations, and community service initiatives.
• Lead student-athlete photo shoots, including the selection, archiving, and management of the program’s visual library.
• Recruit and oversee graphic design interns to support the football program's creative output.
• Act as a vital bridge between the football program, the broader Athletic Department, and the University.
• Ensure all creative work is performed in strict compliance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees