WM Phoenix Open
Senior Graphic Designer
WM Phoenix Open - Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Graphic Design/Creative Services
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Senior Graphic Designer
Organization: The Thunderbirds – WM Phoenix Open
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Full-Time, Onsite)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Full-Time, Onsite)
Job Summary:
The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s legendary WM Phoenix Open, and Thunderbirds Charities are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer. This is a hands-on, high-impact role serving as the organization's primary creative and graphic design resource. The ideal candidate will conceptualize, design, and execute both digital and print-based assets across all branches of the organization.
The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s legendary WM Phoenix Open, and Thunderbirds Charities are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer. This is a hands-on, high-impact role serving as the organization's primary creative and graphic design resource. The ideal candidate will conceptualize, design, and execute both digital and print-based assets across all branches of the organization.
Our ideal teammate is technically expert, trend-aware, highly organized, and deeply passionate about visual storytelling. They are action-oriented, and approach design challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm and thrive in a fast-paced sports and philanthropic environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Creative Execution: Conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality, press-ready artwork and digital assets across all Thunderbird entities, including:
o The Thunderbirds Membership: Sales sheets, presentation materials, print collateral and digital newsletters.
o WM Phoenix Open: Sales materials, ticketing collateral, digital graphics, maps, and event collateral.
o Thunderbirds Charities/Thunderbirds Foundation: Digital graphics and collateral material.
o WM Phoenix Open: Sales materials, ticketing collateral, digital graphics, maps, and event collateral.
o Thunderbirds Charities/Thunderbirds Foundation: Digital graphics and collateral material.
- Asset Management: Systematically organize, keyword, and manage photo library and the distribution of all photo and creative assets across content management systems (e.g., Brandfolder, Dropbox, SmugMug, Vimeo)
- Photography Coordination: Coordinate, brief, and manage external photographers and videographers; leverage video and still content effectively.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal staff, leadership, and organization membership to ascertain project scope, timeline, and creative direction.
- Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for print and production vendors to ensure quality control, accurate specifications, and timely delivery.
- Brand Stewardship: Maintain visual consistency and uphold brand standards across traditional and digital print media.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience: 5+ years of professional graphic design experience within a creative agency, sports property, or in-house team.
- Portfolio: A robust digital portfolio showcasing strong design sense, layout capabilities, advanced typography, and photo editing across print and digital mediums.
- Technical Skills: Advanced mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft 365. Experience with Lightroom and digital asset management tools is highly preferred.
- Leadership & Mindset: Strategic thinker with leadership qualities, capable of managing complex priorities calmly and taking full ownership of projects.
- Feedback & Iteration: Ability to synthesize strategic feedback from diverse stakeholders and effectively execute revisions, edits, and resizing.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative, team-first mentality.
- Logistics: Ability to work full-time in our Phoenix office, with increased flexibility required during peak tournament season.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range $85,000 – $95,000
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short-term disability
- Vacation, sick leave, holiday, and 401k programs
- Bonus eligible
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and a link to your creative portfolio along with your application to this post.
Please submit a cover letter and a link to your creative portfolio along with your application to this post.
To learn more about our organization, please visit WMPhoenixOpen.com and ThunderbirdsCharities.org. For questions about this career opportunity, contact [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Thunderbirds are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
The Thunderbirds are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
