Director, Broadcast Graphic Design

MLS Soccer league; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Major League Soccer seeks a Director of Broadcast Graphic Design to lead broadcast graphics initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across productions while managing multiple high-profile projects. The role requires significant experience in design and motion graphics, with a strong focus on collaboration, creativity, and detail. Join us in shaping the visual experience of the game we all love!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

$500 wellness reimbursement

Generous paid time off and holidays

Ongoing education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design and motion graphics experience.
• Business proficiency in Spanish is required.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of broadcast graphics solutions for MLS Productions.
• Manage project plans with key partners.
• Oversee matchday broadcast graphics operations.

Skills

Motion graphics production tools

Project planning

Linguistic skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Vizrt Trio

Libero

Job description

Overview

As a Director, Broadcast Graphic Design, you will be responsible for managing MLS Productions broadcast graphics projects with IMG, AE Live and Apple. As well as helping maintain and enforce MLS and MLS Season Pass brand guides, offer art direction third-party graphic designers, and creating images or motion graphics in studio shows on your own. The Director, Broadcast Graphic Design also must help manage matchday operations.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for creating broadcast graphics solutions; including creating images or motion graphics solutions for MLS Productions shows.
• Create and maintain project plans for broadcast graphics with IMG, AE Live, and Apple.
• Create meeting agendas and run meetings with IMG, AE Live, and Apple.
• Offer art direction for images and motion graphics airing in MLS Productions shows.
• Assist with matchday broadcast graphics operations on select midweek evenings and weekends.

Additional Responsibilities

• Help art direct virtual studio designs.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8 or more years of experience in design and motion graphics.

Required Skills

• Experience using motion graphics production tools.
• Ability to create project plans and write project updates to executive stakeholders.
• Ability to review and edit broadcast graphic deliverables.
• High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)
• Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Desired Skills

• Vizrt Trio and Libero
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $115,000 - $130,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.

Join our team and be part of the Major League Soccer family, where we elevate the game and inspire greatness!