Graphic Designer Associate (External Agency Staff)

The NFL is seeking a Graphic Designer to bring compelling and innovative visual and experiential design to life across the NFL brand.

The ideal candidate must have a keen eye for detail, a willingness to collaborate with large groups, a passion for learning new cultures, and an enthusiastic attitude toward applying those learnings to thoughtful and well-crafted design.

This role will work closely with an Art Director and members of the larger creative team to solve problems and develop the look and feel of our tent pole events, as well as club branding/uniform projects and a variety of league campaigns and initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the NFL brand through creative work that is seen on a global scale. Please submit a resume and portfolio (PDF or website link) with your application.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling, innovative, and engaging designs based off an established creative brief
• Create custom typography, logos, color palettes, patterns, and photographic treatments for branded style guides
• Be an excellent storyteller both verbally and visually, bringing ideas to life using sketches, comps, presentations
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills to effectively communicate creative ideas, and move the needle within the creative team and with less design-fluent stakeholders
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Project Managers, and Production Team to deliver industry-leading creative work efficiently and in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience developing brands, style guides and branded experiences.
• A bachelor’s degree in communication design, graphic design, fine arts, or an equivalent field.
• Strong portfolio with engaging, conceptually driven content that shows range, diversity, and a passion for creativity.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and accountable, able to work independently and in highly collaborative settings.
• Strategic problem-solving skills and ability to distill complex information into meaningful concepts, ideas, and designs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often juggling multiple priorities and successfully balancing immediate short-term needs while maintaining a strategic vision for long-term projects.
• Fluency in Adobe CC programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
• Have a basic understanding of print and digital production standards such as color modes (CMYK, RGB, Pantone), bleed, packaging links, etc.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of Keynote.
• Must be willing to work full-time in the NFL League office in New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Illustration, animation, and 3D visualization skills 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Be open and receptive to creative feedback 
• Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm to learn
• Enjoy working within a team
• Be a supportive teammate to others
• Show self-motivation
• Manage time effectively

Physical Demands

• Walking outdoor event sites and standing for long periods are required 

Travel

• This role requires travel (approximately 15 percent)

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt 
• This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

 

 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset