Role Snapshot
The Graphic Design Technician supports UK Athletics branding by designing and producing graphics for athletic facilities, seasonal events, and NCAA/SEC competitions. This role transforms new or renovated facilities with UK Athletics visual identity through comprehensive design, fabrication, and installation services.
Key Responsibilities: Design and produce graphics including wall wraps, banners, directional signs, 3D graphics, decals, and heat press applications while collaborating with coaches, administration, marketing, and communications teams. Manage signage inventory, oversee installation and removal of graphics, maintain existing designs, and ensure all signage meets project specifications within timelines and budgets.
Skills & Tools: Proficiency in graphic design software, vinyl cutting, screen printing, heat press operation, and installation techniques; strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail and flexibility to handle urgent requests.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with graphic design experience or relevant coursework; experience in athletic or institutional branding, sign production, or related design fields preferred.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $32K–$45K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The Graphic Designer will assist in creating visual concepts to support UK Athletics branding and visual identity by designing and producing graphics for the athletic facilities, seasonal events as well as NCAA and SEC events. The Graphic Designer will contribute to all aspects from idea conception and collaboration, design and layout, printing/engraving/fabrication, removal of outdated graphics, wall preparation and installation. This individual will work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and with coaches/staff, administration, marketing, communications, and ticketing to create and implement branding signage. Graphics include wall wraps, banners, directional and advertisement signs, 3-dimensional graphics (logos, lettering, and graphic panels), decals, magnets, engravables, painting and lettering of game balls/stools and game day and practice heat press. This position will work under the direction of the Senior Graphics Designer to transform a new or renovated facility and brand it with UK Athletics' identity to visually impact the student athlete or recruit. This also included athletic facilities located off campus. This individual will also maintain and update existing graphics as well as work with any outside vendor if needed. This individual will be responsible for managing sign substrate and vinyl inventory, responsible for the successful transportation and installation of a variety of signage types, required to review and ensure that all signage meets the required specifications for each project, prepare each sign for mounting, and manage the placement and installation of each sign as required. This individual will have excellent organizational skills, be able to manage multiple projects, be detailed oriented, work within a timeline and budget yet have the flexibility to handle occasional special or urgent requests as assigned by the Senior Graphic Designer.