Graphic Designer & Game Production Coordinator

About the role

Zawyer Sports is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and technically skilled Graphic Designer & Game Production Coordinator. This role is built for someone who is as comfortable operating within a control room as they are behind a design tablet - a creative problem-solver with real hands-on production chops. You'll balance visual branding work with the technical demands of live game production in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Graphic Design Responsibilities

• Design a wide range of creative materials including social media graphics, marketing campaigns, print collateral, web assets, and in-arena visuals, executing via static design, motion design, and video.
• Maintain brand consistency across all content while incorporating feedback from the marketing team and Zawyer management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of digital and social media strategies with a focus on visual storytelling.
• Assist with social media posting and content collection.
• Assist with content ideation for all platforms.
• Support partnership and ticketing departments with presentation decks and promotional materials.

Game Production & Technical Operations Responsibilities

• Serve as the producer of the game production team for all Charlotte home games, operating the technical systems behind the in-arena experience.
• Operate and program video board, LED, and scoreboard control systems (e.g., Daktronics, xpression, Tagboard) for live game content.
• Edit and produce video content, graphics packages, and animations for video board, LED, and social/broadcast use in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Build and run game day scripts, timing sheets, and technical run-of-show documents in coordination with the production team.
• Ability to operate and train replay, camera, and switcher systems during live games; troubleshoot AV and technical issues in real time.
• Coordinate with arena technical/stage/ops staff and external vendors to ensure smooth technical execution of promotions, ceremonies, and theme nights.
• Manage and organize technical asset libraries - video, graphics, music, and stingers - for efficient reuse game to game.
• Support production planning for theme nights, playoff games, and special ceremonies from a technical and content standpoint.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in game production, broadcast production, or live event technical production, preferably in professional or minor league sports.
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio.
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) required.
• Experience with video board/scoreboard control systems (e.g., Daktronics, xpression, Tagboard) and video switchers strongly preferred.
• Experience with live production equipment (cameras, replay, audio) a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and comfort working with production hardware and software under time pressure.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a passion for hockey, basketball, and sports entertainment.
• Creative thinker with a sharp eye for content and an ability to innovate within brand guidelines.
• Flexible and dependable - able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on game and event schedules.
• Knowledge of Daktronics, Tagboard, and game scripting/production software a plus.