D.C. United is hiring: Graphic Designer in Washington

Your role will be crucial in bringing D.C. United stories to life, conceptually and visually, and in connecting with our audiences through shared culture, passion, and pride. The Graphic Designer will be a strong problem solver who is valued for their ability to support a wide range of initiatives and campaigns across the D.C United enterprise, including digital, social, and print media. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of design projects, from digital to print media, and play a crucial role in evolving and developing the creative needs of the organization’s brand identity and visual standards.When applying for this position, it's crucial that candidates include a portfolio of their work. This portfolio should showcase their creative process and demonstrate a diverse skillset, including but not limited to publication layout, typography, interactive/user interface design, identity/logo design and style guide development, photo editing and compositing, motion graphics, retail/product design, and environmental design.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesServe as a lead designer in asset creation for traditional and digital channels.Create identity/logo design for internal initiatives, events, and corporate partner events and programs.Design in-game graphics and animations for digital channels.Adapt design elements to carry out the continuity of the brand(s) throughout all collateral based on supporting strategy and brand guidelines.Your role will involve close collaboration with photographers and videographers to produce creative and visually appealing content that aligns with the organization's business goals.Work closely with the brand team to develop the organization's creative needs, including the evolution and documentation of its visual standards.Present designs and concepts to clients and stakeholders for approval and feedback.Design retail capsules and products that connect with our audiences through culture.Author and develop style guides and identity systems for various programs and sub-brands.Prepare images for production through color correction and photo retouching techniques.Prepare final layouts for print and assist in the production process.Mentor intermediate and junior designer(s) and guide in creating concepts, layouts, and final artwork.Assist on location and in-studio during photo shoots and special events.Other duties and projects as assigned.Qualification RequirementsAt least 2-3 years of full-time experience in a graphic design role. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club.