Graphic Designer Associate (External Staffing Agency)

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, club branding/uniform projects, and various league campaigns and initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the NFL brand through creative work 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 on an established creative brief.
• Create custom typography, logos, color palettes, patterns, and photographic treatments for branded style guides.
• Be an excellent verbal and visual storyteller, bringing ideas to life using sketches, comps, and 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 the Production Team to deliver industry-leading creative work efficiently and promptly.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience developing brands, style guides, and branded experiences.
• 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.
• Understand 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.

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.

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

• This role requires travel (approximately 15 percent).

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible 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, and local laws. 

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