About the role#
The Esports Graphic Designer position offers hands-on experience creating visual content for the ArtU Esports program. You will work on-site and report to the Director of Esports. This role focuses on building professional design practices while working within an established brand identity. You will collaborate with other student staff and receive direct feedback to refine your work.
What you'll do#
- Create graphics for team announcements, match schedules, tryouts, recruitment, and player features.
- Apply the ArtU Esports visual identity across social media and digital platforms.
- Adapt existing templates and develop new ones to keep content consistent.
- Work with the Video Editor to integrate photography and other media into branded assets.
- Prepare graphics in correct formats and sizes for various platforms.
- Organize and maintain design files and program assets.
- Participate in design reviews and iterate on projects based on feedback.
What you'll need#
- Interest in graphic design, branding, social media, 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 organizational skills.
- Comfort with receiving feedback and iterating on designs.
- Ability to collaborate with other students and program staff.
- A portfolio or examples of previous design work is preferred.
- Experience in photography, motion graphics, or video editing is a plus but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $19.61 per hour.
- Eligibility: This is a Federal Work Study position. Your schedule must not conflict with your classes.
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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