Graphic Designer I - Marketing Content Creator

FOCO; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee merchandise discounts

Job summary

FOCO is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced, high-volume creative team. You will support the creation of graphics across digital, print, and product applications—from concept through final production.

Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, 1–3 years of experience, and a graphic design degree. Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with Figma or similar tools are expected, with collaboration across Product Development, Marketing and Licensing.

Qualifications

• You must have a strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work.
• 1–3+ years of graphic design experience (internship or professional).
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is required.
• Experience with Figma or similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling graphics for digital, print, and product applications.
• Develop concepts aligned with FOCO branding and licensed properties.
• Execute design projects from brief through final production.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, and Licensing teams.
• Present and communicate design concepts clearly.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Time management

Collaboration and communication

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment merchandise. FOCO proudly holds licenses across all major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA, along with a growing portfolio of entertainment and character-based brands.

Our diverse product portfolio spans apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods, collectibles, and novelty items—designed and manufactured through a robust global supply chain. We create products that connect fans to the teams, players, and moments they love.

The Opportunity

FOCO is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced, high-volume creative team. This role is ideal for an early-career designer who is passionate about sports, pop culture, and licensed consumer products.

You will support the creation of compelling, brand-right graphics across multiple platforms—working from concept through execution. This role requires strong creative instincts, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Marketing, and Licensing to bring fan-focused products and campaigns to life.

What You’ll Do

• Create compelling graphics and layouts across digital, print, and product applications
• Develop creative concepts aligned with FOCO and licensed brand guidelines
• Execute design projects from brief through final production

Brand & Licensed Product Support

• Design within strict brand and licensing guidelines for sports and entertainment properties
• Support product graphics, marketing assets, and campaign materials
• Contribute to building brand equity through strong visual storytelling
• Stay current on trends across sports, pop culture, fashion, music, and entertainment
• Research and share visual inspiration to inform design direction
• Contribute ideas that push creative boundaries while staying on-brand
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver high-quality creative
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Present and communicate design concepts and decisions clearly

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3+ years of graphic design experience (internship or professional)
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work (required)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience with tools such as Figma, PowerPoint, or Keynote
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and composition
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in sports, licensing, retail, or consumer products
• Exposure to motion graphics or interactive design
• Experience working with professional or collegiate sports brands
• Interest in sports, pop culture, and fan-driven products
• Creative thinking and concept development
• Graphic design fundamentals
• Typography and layout
• Trend awareness (sports & pop culture)
• Time management and organization
• Collaboration and communication
• Design products for the biggest sports leagues in the world
• Work in a fast-growing, creative, and collaborative environment
• Build your portfolio with real, market-facing work
• Gain exposure across design, licensing, and product development
• Competitive benefits and employee merchandise discounts

Tryouts are open at FOCO!

If you're passionate about design, sports, and creating products fans love, we’d love to see your work.

Important: A portfolio (URL or PDF) is required for consideration.