Graphic Designer

Overview: The New York Football Giants are looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join the creative team. This position will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs for a variety of platforms, including digital, social media, print, and in-stadium signage. The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with marketing, content, and brand teams to ensure that all design work aligns with the Giants brand and enhances the overall fan experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver final creative assets in appropriate formats for a range of platforms inclusive of social media, email, web, app, stadium and print

• Bring forward innovative, creative visual ideas and concepts to support and push the team's brand forward across all channels
• Support daily social media calendar and real time game day graphics.

• Assist social media team by following trends and contributing ideas

• Create marketing collateral for ticket sales and premium sales team

• Ability to contribute on motion design and video projects

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

•  Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field

• 2-3 years of graphic design experience, preferably within sports or related industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to accurately follow a brand guide. Ensure that all creative work is on-brand and consistent across all channels
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and design principles
• A portfolio that demonstrates a range of skills and creative projects from print to digital
• Experience in motion design and video assets is a plus

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

•  Teamwork skills with the ability to work alongside designers and collaboratively with other departments

• Reliable, dependable, and accountable to themselves and the organization
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• The ability to collaborate and build relationships to establish trust and credibility
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in receiving and acting on feedback
• Openness to constructive and sponsor feedback with the ability to pivot as needed without taking feedback personally
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from initiation to completion on-deadline, adapting to changing priorities with minimal supervision

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain organized design files and folders to appropriately save all creative work
• Knowledge of the sport of football and excel in a fast- paced environment
• Strong willingness to learn and highly motivated creative problem solver
• Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• 2-3 years of experience in a sports or related graphic design field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative skills and experience designing for social media

Expected Hours of Work

This position is generally expected to work in the office Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Gameday. We require longer hours or weekend/holiday work for events and other business needs related to the club and league calendar (Draft, Free Agency etc.).

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*All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their work when they apply to be considered for this role; submissions without a portfolio will not be considered.  

Responsibilities and qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.

We are 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. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability