Position: Graphic Designer - Full Time/Exempt
Department: Marketing - Design and Creative
Reports to: Sr. 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.
Format: In-person
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. 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.).
Cardinals Organizational Summary:
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.
As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., 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. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what's happening here.
Summary:
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.
Primary Job Duties:
The Graphic Designer role will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Bachelors 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.
Experience with Figma is a plus.
Ability to thoughtfully adapt design style across a range of audiences and applications, including:
Bold, energetic football campaigns
Sophisticated executive communications
Premium member and hospitality experiences
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; hours may vary depending on business needs.
Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.
Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.
Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:
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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