The Graphic Designer at Las Vegas Lights FC is responsible for executing graphic assets and photography for the club. This role will elevate the Lights brand by establishing a world-class visual presence on all digital and physical touchpoints.
This is a full-time, salaried, in-person position. This position reports directly to the club’s Creative Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Help create, maintain, and protect the club’s visual brand identity across all digital and physical channels.
- Continually push creative boundaries and innovate to uniquely communicate the club’s vision through design and photos.
- Regularly collaborate with Ticketing, Communications, Partnership, Marketing, and Creative staff to deliver design assets that fulfill objectives for respective departments.
- Execute all creative needs including all club templates, milestone graphics, schedule assets, matchday posters, in-stadium LEDs, merch, flyers, brochures, packaging, presentations, event materials, and more.
- Create marketing materials for all departments, including assets for season tickets, group tickets, promotional theme nights, paid ads, billboards, partnership decks, and more.
- Contribute to weekly marketing/content meetings through brainstorming graphics for social media, mobile app, and promotional materials.
- Serve as the club’s primary photographer during all Lights home matches, select away matches, community events, production days, etc.
- Ensure all projects are completed by designated timelines and error-free in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and maintain good, professional relationships with colleagues, players, & sporting staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar creative role.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom.
- Skilled photographer with live sports photography experience.
- Must be willing to travel, including on occasion internationally.
- Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Applicants must provide/include a link to website portfolio or pdf of creative work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Experience working in the soccer, sports, and/or entertainment industry.
Essential Functions:
- Must be available for all Las Vegas Lights FC home matches and select away matches.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to handle feedback and direction with a positive mindset.
- Punctuality, accountability, and keen attention to detail in each duty.
- Ability to work independently and in a group while handling several tasks simultaneously.
- Team-centric attitude and approach.
- React quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and with discretion.
- Strong understanding of creative and social media trends.
- Strong visual storytelling ability.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day.
- Ability to focus on projects for periods of time.
- Role routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
We are 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.
