Summary of the Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer job at Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)

Job Title: Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

Department: Integrated Marketing and Communications

Reports to: Senior Manager of Graphic Design

Job Summary

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer with a passion for digital rendering, layout design, and brand development. This role blends strong visual craft with an understanding of platform best practices to produce high-impact creative that deliver results. The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong communication skills and adhering to tight deadlines. A great attitude, a healthy ability to take constructive criticism/feedback on your work and attention to detail are musts. Beyond day-to-day tasks you have a desire to learn and develop your creative abilities. In addition to normal business hours, weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required as schedule and project workload dictates.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to lead creative for corporate partners (new business) and current partners (upsells and renewals) through presentations, mockups, and other various materials
• Creation and development of turnkey and customized templates that support revenue generation and partner retention
• Execute graphic design projects including but not limited to sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics (website, social media, and video elements), stadium graphics, digital ads, merchandise design, logo design, and presentation decks for internal departments
• Design high-performing ad creative optimized for platform best practices, audience targeting, and conversion goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal sales and account management teams
• Balance brand consistency with performance and business needs, ensuring all creative aligns with brand standards while driving results
• Manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Prepare appropriate files for printers and vendors
• Help organize and maintain structured file folders
• Provide mentorship to interns, elevating craft and performance thinking across the team
• Matchday duties will be assigned and will likely focus on live event production and live digital messaging

Match Day Responsibilities: The Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer will have professional matchday obligations throughout the FC Cincinnati season, including preseason, regular season, postseason and in-season tournaments. Additionally, any special events hosted by the club – including international friendlies and/or charitable or large-scale community activities – are included.

What You’ll Need:

• 2+ years of graphic design experience, preferably within an agency or in a corporate environment
• Proven portfolio showcasing high-performing creative across digital and print campaigns
• Deep understanding of best practices for digital platforms
• BS/BA in graphic design, UX/UI or related field or demonstrated work experience
• Knowledge of and/or prior work in sports business sector is a plus
• Knowledge of design techniques and emerging technologies
• Expertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What You’ll Bring:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to work independently, as a team member and in collaboration with other teams/functions
• Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with departments and clients
• Basic digital animation experience is a plus
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity and Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2025 MLS Playoffs for the fourth straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is 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.