Sports Graphic Design for Top U.S. Athletes

Cole Smith

Graphic Design

🎨 Project: Sports Graphic Design for Top U.S. Athletes

Role: Lead Designer – Social Media & Athlete Branding Platform: Instagram (Featured on Explore & Athlete Profiles)

🧠 Overview

I design high-impact sports graphics for athletes making big moves whether they’re committing to new schools, reclassifying, or announcing transfers. My work helps athletes build their brand, boost popularity, and showcase their achievements. These visuals are the first impression fans, coaches, and brands see — so I focus on making every graphic eye-catching.

🔧 What I Do

Custom commitment and transfer graphics for high school & college athletes
Team announcement visuals, milestone posts, and reclass updates
Bold, clean designs optimized for Instagram and Explore
Visual branding tailored to each athlete’s personality and story

📈 Key Results

Graphics have reached 70,000+ views across Instagram
Posts have landed on the Explore Page, drawing engagement from fans, scouts, and recruiters
Designed for some of the most influential athletes in the country, including the current #1 NIL deal athlete in the U.S.
(Note: NIL stands for “Name, Image, Likeness” — it allows athletes to sign sponsorships and brand deals. It's a huge part of modern sports.)

🔥 Featured Graphics

📌 1. Nate Shillingford – Reclass Announcement
Nate, a standout high school player, reclassified to attend The Phelps School. I created a clean, powerful graphic to announce the move — blending school branding, Nate’s action shots, and a bold headline. Performance:
1,000+ likes
100+ comments
50,000+ views on Explore
View post on Instagram
 
📌 2. Davion Guity – Transfer Announcement
Davion is not only a top-level athlete but also a professional model and the #1 NIL deal athlete in the U.S. I designed a eye-catching graphic to announce his return to community college.
Performance:
Strong engagement from both sports and fashion audiences
Helped his personal brand as both an athlete and influencer
View post on Instagram
 

🏆 Why It Matters

These aren't just "cool posts" — they’re moments that shape how an athlete is seen by the world. Whether it's for fans, scouts, or future brands, a well-designed commitment graphic makes it real.
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Posted Apr 14, 2025

Designed impactful sports graphics for top U.S. athletes on Instagram.

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