Social Graphic Designer (Freelance)

The Pac-12 Conference is seeking a creative and passionate Social & Digital team member to help elevate the conference’s digital presence across social media platforms. This role supports the creation and execution of engaging content surrounding championships, student-athletes, member institutions, and championships, while contributing to real-time coverage of live events. The position offers hands-on experience in collegiate athletics, collaborating with the digital team to produce content that connects with fans and showcases the Pac-12 brand.

The Pac-12 office is based in San Ramon, CA. This freelance position is open to remote freelance candidates in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, and Utah.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and produce engaging social media graphics for the Pac-12’s digital platforms
• Develop original creative assets while maintaining consistency with the Pac-12 brand identity and established style guidelines
• Collaborate with the social and digital team to create content supporting conference initiatives, member institutions, student-athletes, and championships
• Create and deliver high-quality graphics in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times, particularly during live events
• Contribute creative concepts and visual storytelling ideas to enhance fan engagement across social platforms
• Stay current on social media trends and best practices to help evolve the conference’s digital presence
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

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Qualification requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback
• Availability to work flexible, non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays based on event and championship schedules
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; familiarity with motion graphics or video editing tools is a plus
• A portfolio showcasing creative work across digital, social, or graphic design projects (professional or personal)
• Passion for collegiate athletics and a strong understanding of the college sports landscape and social media trends
• Ability to work approximately 15–30 hours per week, with hours varying based on the conference calendar and business needs