Graphic Design Branding

Marketing
Full-Time
Description Position: Graphic Designer - Full Time/Exempt
Marketing - Design and Creative
Director, Creative Services
Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) NOTE: Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).
As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.
If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. The Graphic Designer, is responsible for creating visually compelling work that extends beyond traditional football marketing. This role specializes in elevated, lifestyle-driven creative that supports hospitality, premium experiences, executive communications, special events, and internal initiatives while remaining aligned with the Club’s established brand standards.
The ideal candidate understands when to create refined, hospitality-inspired design and when to execute bold, high-energy football creative. They can move seamlessly between both worlds, bringing versatility, strong visual judgment, and a sophisticated design aesthetic to every project.
The Graphic Designer role will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:
Develop elevated visual identities and creative concepts for special events, leadership meetings, premium hospitality experiences, and internal initiatives.
Design a wide range of collateral, including invitations, presentations, signage, menus, environmental graphics, apparel, digital assets, and event-related materials.
Partner closely with Directors, senior-level executives, and cross-functional teams, including Content, Creative, Brand, Partnerships, Hospitality, and Community Relations.
Balance lifestyle-inspired creative with the Club's established visual identity, ensuring work feels both elevated and unmistakably connected to the team.
Maintain consistency with NFL and Club brand guidelines while introducing fresh, thoughtful, and sophisticated creative solutions.
Produce high-quality design across print, digital, environmental, and experiential mediums.
Support game presentation, football marketing, and other Club initiatives as needed, adapting to the team's bold and energetic visual language.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
This position sits within the marketing creative team and requires cross-functional collaboration with special projects leads throughout the year.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Experience: At least two (2) years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within sports, hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, luxury, agency, or experiential design
Strong portfolio demonstrating a refined design aesthetic, excellent typography, editorial layout, and brand storytelling.
Experience designing for premium hospitality, executive communications, events, corporate environments, sponsorships, or luxury consumer experiences Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to thoughtfully adapt design style across a range of audiences and applications, including: Corporate and sponsorship creative
Community and foundation storytelling

Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and project-management skills.
Ability to receive feedback, incorporate direction, and present creative concepts with confidence and clarity.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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