Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)•Cincinnati, OH

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer with a passion for digital rendering, layout design, and brand development. This role blends strong visual craft with an understanding of platform best practices to produce high-impact creative that deliver results. The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong communication skills and adhering to tight deadlines. A great attitude, a healthy ability to take constructive criticism/feedback on your work and attention to detail are musts. Beyond day-to-day tasks you have a desire to learn and develop your creative abilities. In addition to normal business hours, weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required as schedule and project workload dictates.

Requirements

2+ years of graphic design experience, preferably within an agency or in a corporate environment
Proven portfolio showcasing high-performing creative across digital and print campaigns
Deep understanding of best practices for digital platforms
BS/BA in graphic design, UX/UI or related field or demonstrated work experience
Knowledge of design techniques and emerging technologies
Expertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and/or prior work in sports business sector is a plus
Basic digital animation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to lead creative for corporate partners (new business) and current partners (upsells and renewals) through presentations, mockups, and other various materials
Creation and development of turnkey and customized templates that support revenue generation and partner retention
Execute graphic design projects including but not limited to sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics (website, social media, and video elements), stadium graphics, digital ads, merchandise design, logo design, and presentation decks for internal departments
Design high-performing ad creative optimized for platform best practices, audience targeting, and conversion goals
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal sales and account management teams
Balance brand consistency with performance and business needs, ensuring all creative aligns with brand standards while driving results
Manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Prepare appropriate files for printers and vendors
Help organize and maintain structured file folders
Provide mentorship to interns, elevating craft and performance thinking across the team
Matchday duties will be assigned and will likely focus on live event production and live digital messaging
The Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer will have professional matchday obligations throughout the FC Cincinnati season, including preseason, regular season, postseason and in-season tournaments. Additionally, any special events hosted by the club – including international friendlies and/or charitable or large-scale community activities – are included.