Graphic Designer

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) • New York, NY

10d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Designer and Brand Marketing Manager, the Graphic Designer applies art, design, photo editing, and copy layout skills to develop visually engaging concepts for social media, web and email, branded collateral, and other print and digital materials. The role develops graphic content concepts aligned with NWSL's goals.

The designer creates original, cohesive visual media, follows brand guidelines while finding fresh ways to communicate information and stories, and works with stakeholders to review and revise designs. The position also produces print-ready branded assets and collaborates across teams to understand each assignment, its audience, and intended message.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of graphic design experience across print and digital media.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional creative skills and a portfolio showcasing a strong design process, unique content creation, and diverse print and digital assets.
• Proficiency in preparing production-ready print files, converting color spaces, and tailoring graphics to platform-specific social media requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage assignments independently and collaborate effectively as a team member.
• Extensive knowledge of or familiarity with social media platforms and their graphic requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Sports industry experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
• Competence in basic web layout and UI/UX design principles to support website builds, landing pages, and digital user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality graphic content for social media channels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand project assignments, audiences, and intended messages.
• Create original visual media that communicates a desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
• Follow brand guidelines while developing fresh and engaging ways to visually communicate information, statistics, and storylines.
• Prepare design drafts and provide samples to the manager and relevant stakeholders for review.
• Revise projects based on the collaborative feedback process.
• Create production-ready branded assets for printing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week.
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• On-site gym.
• Voluntary pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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