Jeremy Daniels Jr. joined UT Arlington Athletics as Director of Graphic Design in January 2026, bringing a strong background in creative design, social media strategy and athletics branding.
In his role, Daniels oversees the creation and distribution of printed and digital creative assets that support UT Arlington Athletics' marketing, communications and fan engagement efforts. His work includes developing graphics for social media campaigns, promotional materials and in-venue experiences designed to enhance the Maverick fan experience.
Prior to arriving at UT Arlington, Daniels served as Social Media Creative Manager for Missouri State Men's Basketball from 2022-25. In that position, he created and managed digital content for social media platforms while developing creative materials that elevated the program's brand and enhanced student-athlete engagement. During his time at Missouri State, he also worked as Head of Graphic Design for the prestigious Bass Pro Tournament of Champions in 2024, providing all digital promotional graphics for social media and broadcast platforms.
In 2025, Daniels expanded his professional portfolio as Creative Media Director for the Ozarks Lunkers Arena Football Team, where he managed content creation and designed graphics for social media promotion and fan interaction initiatives.
A native of Waynesville, Missouri, Daniels earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Missouri State University in December 2025. He also attended Ozarks Technical Community College and received an Advertising Design Diploma from the Waynesville Career Center.
Daniels has received numerous honors throughout his academic and professional career, including being selected as the Missouri Design Winner for the Annual White House Easter Egg Roll in 2019 and earning a silver medal as a SkillsUSA Missouri Pin Design finalist and national qualifier in 2020. He is Adobe Certified in Photoshop and Illustrator and is proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
