Graphic Design Associate

MN Vikings Football • Eagan, MN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Graphic Design Associates will be an integral part of True North Vikings Creative, the Minnesota Vikings in-house creative team, whose primary goal is to communicate the Vikings brand vision through all mediums. The Associates will be responsible for assisting with conceptual, creative design and production of materials requested by departments across the entire Vikings organization. Requests consist of but are not limited to digital and print collateral, environmental designs for the Vikings’ various facilities, social media designs, logo/brand design and creative brainstorms. The Associates will be expected to work both home and away games to assist in creation of social media content. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task in an exciting, fast-paced environment and must be highly collaborative and open to feedback. In addition to the duties described above, the Graphic Design Associate will take part in the Vikings’ exclusive Leadership Development Program. This program will provide regular opportunities for professional development, exposure to organizational leadership and the ability to develop skills critical for the Associate’s future career growth. A fundamental part of the program will include clearly defined goals between the Associate and their Supervisor that will be tracked and measured for progress throughout the term of the program. The Minnesota Vikings will be hiring two Graphic Design Associates for the 2026 Season. These are temporary full-time positions that will begin on June 1, 2026 and conclude on May 28, 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Requirements

• Graphic Design degree or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of typographic, layout, composition, color theory and design principles
• Produce creative material efficiently and with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects daily to meet deadlines
• Ability to take creative direction and feedback from others
• Ability to be highly collaborative with other designers as well as the other associates across the organization
• Proficient with the latest Adobe Creative Suite and animation experience is a plus
• Ability to commute to TCO Performance Center and U.S. Bank Stadium

Nice To Haves

• Copywriting, photography, creative strategy & web design experience are a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute strong design experience in various formats – print, digital, environmental, and other specialty projects while adhering to the brand standards of the Vikings and our sponsors
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and design collaborations with other True North designers as well as other departments
• Ingest and incorporate feedback from management, other departments, and sponsors to yield desired design results
• Assist with art direction of photoshoots involving marketing materials and/or Vikings players
• Work each home game at U.S. Bank Stadium and each away game remotely

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees