Sr. Graphic Designer

San Diego Padres • San Diego, CA

11d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You will be responsible for concepting and executing visually compelling design solutions that support the San Diego Padres’ brand, marketing, and digital initiatives. This role serves as a key creative partner across the organization, delivering high-quality design work while helping elevate design standards, workflows, and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate is a strong designer, a digital-first mindset, and experience thriving in a fast-paced, live-event environment. This role does not have direct reports but is expected to lead by example and mentor junior designers through craft, collaboration, and execution.

Requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of page-layout, typography, and design principles
• Proven experience designing PowerPoint presentations, infographics, web banners, and sponsorship elements
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., with a main emphasis on PowerPoint, and general knowledge of basic office equipment including copier, laser printer, telephone, and computer
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field
• Minimum 5 years professional graphic design experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, or a consumer-facing brand
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Able to work flexible hours including Padres home games, evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and extended hours as needed
• Able to travel as needed
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within professional sports or live-event environments preferred
• Familiarity with motion graphics workflows and collaboration a plus but not necessary
• Experience designing for large-scale environments (ballpark, signage, experiential) preferred
• Understanding of sponsorship integration and branded content
• Fluently bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Design & Creative Execution Concept, design, and produce high-quality visual assets across a wide range of platforms, including:
• Digital and social media graphics
• Marketing and campaign creative
• Game-day and ballpark visuals
• Ticketing, promotions, and fan engagement initiatives
• Community, special events, and brand moments
• Translate creative direction and campaign goals into strong, on-brand design solutions
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative excellence and innovation
• Execute work efficiently under tight deadlines, especially during the MLB season and offseason
• Brand & Visual Storytelling Uphold and apply Padres brand standards across all design work
• Contribute ideas and concepts that help evolve the club’s visual identity
• Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and production readiness in all deliverables
• Adapt designs for multiple formats, platforms, and use cases
• Collaboration & Creative Partnership Collaborate closely with Graphic Design, Digital, Social Media, Content, Video, and Marketing teams
• Work cross-functionally to support integrated campaigns and storytelling initiatives
• Collaborate with external vendors and printers as needed
• Creative Leadership & Mentorship Serve as a creative role model and informal mentor to junior designers
• Provide thoughtful feedback and support during critiques and reviews
• Help maintain and improve design templates, systems, and asset libraries
• Stay current on design trends, digital best practices, and creative innovation in sports and entertainment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match + automatic company Safe Harbor contribution, Basic Life Insurance (with option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance), Pet Insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday program, paid employee parking, onsite barista service, employer provided game tickets to home games, onsite experiences, ballpark discounts on food and retail, work from home Fridays (during the offseason and when team is on the road), smart casual dress code

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level