Graphic Designer & Game Production Coordinator

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

• 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

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.