Designer II, NFL & MLB Apparel Graphic Design

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is hiring a Graphic Designer II to join the NFL Uniform Design Team in Florida. You will help shape narrative strategy, creative vision, and design excellence across NFL and MLB uniform programs, working closely with designers, developers, product managers, and brand partners.

The role focuses on creating graphic narratives and visual languages that define the future of NFL and MLB uniforms, extending into sideline, training, and fanwear collections while translating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field with relevant experience.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC, especially Illustrator, for graphic applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive narrative strategy and design excellence across NFL/MLB uniform programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling concepts and storytelling systems.
• Develop and present visual narratives to internal and external audiences.
• Create graphic language and presentation tools for uniforms, sideline, and fanwear collections.

Skills

Graphic design

Storytelling

Branding

Typography

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe CC

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

The Graphic Designer II role sits within the NFL Uniform Design Team, which creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Gridiron, Community, and Culture through authentic, narrative-driven uniform design. The designer will help drive narrative strategy, creative vision, and design excellence across multiple NFL and MLB uniform programs while partnering closely with designers, developers, product managers, and brand partners. They will create graphic narratives and visual languages that define the future of NFL and MLB uniforms, extending into sideline, training, and fanwear collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive narrative strategy, creative vision, and design excellence across multiple NFL and MLB uniform programs.
• Partner closely with designers, developers, product managers, and brand partners to create compelling concepts and storytelling systems.
• Work with cross-functional partners to navigate timelines, align on key milestones, ensure design feasibility, and deliver elevated creative solutions.
• Communicate the story behind the work and build compelling Graphic Visual Centres and presentations that inspire internal and external audiences.
• Create graphic narratives and visual languages that define the future of NFL and MLB uniforms and extend into sideline, training, and fanwear collections.
• Craft compelling narratives that come to life across NFL and MLB uniform systems, sideline collections, and fanwear experiences.
• Build Graphic Visual Centres, storytelling frameworks, and presentation tools that inspire athletes, franchises, and fans.
• Drive graphic design excellence through the connection of trend, design, and craft.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 1-4+ years of directly relevant work experience.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple, contending priorities.
• Professional visual and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, and visual identity.
• Ability to translate graphics into graphic applications such as screenprints, trims, and sublimation.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC, with Adobe Illustrator proficiency a must.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.
• Hardworking, versatile, collaborative and a highly creative problem solver.

The Application Process

Accommodations are available to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications.

1. Complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form if assistance or an accommodation is needed due to a disability.