Graphic Design and Communication Senior

Job Title: Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer
Integrated Marketing and Communications
Reports to: Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer who is responsible for concepting and executing high-impact creative that drives performance across digital paid channels. This role blends strong visual craft with an understanding of conversion, testing, and platform best practices to produce scroll-stopping ads that deliver results. 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.
Lead the creative development and execution of paid media assets across paid social, display, search, CTV, billboards, web, app, email, and emerging platforms
Design high-performing ad creative optimized for platform best practices, audience targeting, and conversion goals
Partner closely with performance marketing and analytics teams to translate campaign objectives and insights into effective creative
Balance brand consistency with performance needs, ensuring all paid media creative aligns with brand standards while driving results
Manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Help organize and maintain structured file folders
Provide creative leadership and mentorship to junior designers, 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 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.
2+ years of graphic design experience, with a strong focus on paid media, performance marketing, or digital advertising

Proven portfolio showcasing high-performing creative across paid social, display, search, and digital advertising platformsDeep understanding of platform best practices for Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging paid media channelsBS/BA in graphic design, UX/UI or related field or demonstrated work experienceKnowledge of design techniques and emerging technologiesExpertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoshopProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous projects
Basic digital animation experience is a plus
Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects
Generous paid time off and holiday time
Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Maternity and Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
Community volunteer opportunities
Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; Mercy Health Training Center: learn more
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.