About the role#
The Esports Events Graphic Designer position provides students with hands-on experience developing visual identities and creative assets for ArtU Esports tournaments and competitions. You will work on-site and report to the Esports Director. This role involves exploring unique creative directions for events and supporting the creation of promotional, social, and broadcast graphics. You will gain experience developing event-specific visual systems and carrying a visual concept across various deliverables.
What you'll do#
- Develop unique visual identities for ArtU Esports tournaments and special events.
- Create graphics for announcements, schedules, brackets, matchups, and results.
- Explore different visual directions while maintaining a connection to the ArtU Esports brand.
- Produce visual assets for event broadcasts, social media, and digital platforms.
- Work with the Video Editor to incorporate photography and media into promotional materials.
- Collaborate with Production Support to prepare assets for event broadcasts.
- Adapt artwork into appropriate formats and sizes for different platforms.
- Organize and maintain event design files for program use.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from the Esports Director.
What you'll need#
- Interest in graphic design, event branding, games, or esports.
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
- Understanding of design principles like typography, composition, hierarchy, and color.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Comfort receiving feedback and iterating on designs.
- Ability to collaborate with other student roles and program staff.
- A portfolio or examples of previous design work is preferred.
- Experience in illustration, motion graphics, photography, or broadcast graphics is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Pay Rate: $19.61 per hour.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week.
- Employment Type: Part-time, Federal Work Study.
- Term: Rolling, from the student's starting term through graduation.
About Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University is a private art and design institution based in San Francisco. Founded in 1929, it currently serves over 18,000 students across 21 areas of study. The university employs a faculty of industry professionals to teach degree programs ranging from associate to master levels. It is the largest accredited private art and design university in the nation.
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