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:  

• 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.
• Prepare final production-ready files and coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and print partners as needed.
• This position sits within the marketing creative team and requires cross-functional collaboration with special projects leads throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: 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.
• 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:  

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays 
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia 
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities 
• Daily free lunch 
• Complimentary season tickets 
• Subsidized gym memberships  

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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