Graphic Designer

FC Tulsa; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FC Tulsa seeks a Graphic Designer to elevate the club's visual identity across digital and physical touchpoints. The role is full-time, in-person, reporting to the VP of Marketing.

The designer will craft assets, maintain brand standards, and collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Ticketing, and Partnerships to drive growth and deliver high-impact visuals for schedule assets, posters, merch, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar creative role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom.
• Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Applicants must provide/include a link to website portfolio or pdf of creative work.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and protect FC Tulsa's visual brand identity across all digital and physical channels.
• Continually push creative boundaries and innovate to communicate the club’s vision through design.
• Collaborate with Ticketing, Communications, Partnership, Marketing, and Creative staff to deliver assets that fulfill objectives and drive growth.
• Execute graphic needs including templates, posters, stadium assets, merch, flyers, brochures, packaging, presentations, event materials, and more.
• Create marketing materials for all departments, including tickets, promos, ads, billboards, and decks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

The Graphic Designer at FC Tulsa is responsible for crafting & elevating the visual identity of the club by executing high-impact graphic assets. This role will grow the FC Tulsa brand by establishing a world-class visual presence on all digital and physical touchpoints.
This is a full-time, salaried, in-person position. This position reports directly to the club’s VP of Marketing.

Position Purpose

The FC Tulsa mission is to unite and inspire Green Country through the highest level of professional sports in Tulsa. The FC Tulsa core values are as follows:

• T - Together for Tulsa
• U - Utilize a Growth Mindset
• L - Lead with Positivity
• S - Service First
• A - Always Hustle

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and protect the club’s visual brand identity across all digital and physical channels.
• Continually push creative boundaries and innovate to uniquely communicate the club’s vision through design.
• Regularly collaborate with Ticketing, Communications, Partnership, Marketing, and Creative staff to deliver design assets that fulfill objectives and drive growth.
• Execute all graphic needs including club templates, milestone graphics, schedule assets, matchday posters, in-stadium LEDs, merch, flyers, brochures, packaging, presentations, event materials, and more.
• Create marketing materials for all departments, including assets for season tickets, group tickets, promotional theme nights, paid ads, billboards, partnership decks, and more.
• Contribute to weekly marketing/creative meetings by communicating ideas to achieve club objectives.
• Ensure all projects are completed by designated timelines and error-free in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain good, professional relationships with colleagues, players, & sporting staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar creative role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom.
• Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Applicants must provide/include a link to website portfolio or pdf of creative work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Experience working in the soccer, sports, and/or entertainment industry.
• Live sports photography and/or videography experience.

Essential Functions

• Must be available for all FC Tulsa home matches and select away matches.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle feedback and direction with a positive mindset.
• Punctuality, accountability, and keen attention to detail in each duty.
• Ability to work independently and in a group while handling several tasks simultaneously.
• Team-centric attitude and approach.
• React quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and with discretion.
• Strong understanding of creative and social media trends.
• Strong visual storytelling ability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day.
• Ability to focus on projects for periods of time.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.