Art Director/Graphic Designer (Full Time)

St. Louis CITY SC • Saint Louis, MO

10d

About The Position

St. Louis CITY SC is seeking an Art Director/Graphic Designer to join its in-house creative team and translate strategy into engaging creative work across digital, social, and video channels. The role collaborates with copywriters, video editors, content creators, visual designers, and other partners to bring creative briefs to life. The team aims to create culturally relevant work that connects the club with fans, the community, and the broader lifestyle around sport.

The Art Director/Graphic Designer will develop and produce polished, on-brand, performance-minded creative across campaigns, social, merchandise, video, brand, sponsorship, and events. The position contributes to pre-production, supports on-set shoots, and works with the Creative Director, video editors, and photographers to realize creative concepts. The role owns projects from end to end and helps maintain consistent club visual standards while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Title and salary will be determined based on experience and skills.

Requirements

• 4–5 years of experience.
• Experience in an advertising agency creative role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptually driven, high-quality work and design potential.
• Ability to understand and develop campaigns across brand, sponsors, and design; experience working on larger campaigns.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
• Interest in sports, culture, and lifestyle trends, and ability to incorporate them into designs.
• Proactive collaboration with the Creative Director and other team members and departments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, adapt to feedback and changes, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sports or lifestyle brands.
• Familiarity with other design tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design creative across campaigns, social, merchandise, and video, with an emphasis on visual storytelling and design.
• Create polished, on-brand, performance-minded assets that meet timelines and brief requirements.
• Design assets across brand, sponsorship, and events.
• Contribute to pre-production planning and support on-set shoots.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, video editors, and photographers to ensure creative work is realized as intended.
• Work with copywriters, strategists, producers, and project managers to align creative with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
• Own creative work from end to end.
• Participate in brainstorming and contribute ideas and campaigns to elevate creative output.
• Work with the Creative Director and other team members and departments to develop concepts and execute design projects.
• Maintain the club’s visual standards and contribute to a cohesive, recognizable brand presence.
• Manage multiple design tasks in a fast-paced environment, adapting to feedback and changes while meeting deadlines.
• Articulate design decisions and present ideas effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn from experienced designers and grow skills in a supportive team.
• Work in a dynamic environment where sports and creativity intersect.
• Opportunity to create work that supports the soccer club and resonates with the community and beyond.
• Join a team that values innovation, creativity, and connection to local and national culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed