Graphic Designer

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 14th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand. This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture.

The future of the NWSL is now — and we’re looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Designer and Brand Marketing Manager, the Graphic Designer will apply art, design, photo editing, and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts such as social media graphics, web and email graphics, branded collateral, and other print and digital materials Develops concepts for creating graphic content that align with NWSL's goals.

What You Will Own & Drive

• Design top-notch graphic content for social media channels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.
• Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
• Abides by brand guidelines while developing fresh and engaging ways to visually communicate information, statistics, and storylines.
• Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to manager and relevant stakeholders for review.
• Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process.
• Creates production-ready branded assets for printing
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of graphic design experience across print and digital media, with a preference for sports industry experience
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Design & Strategy: Exceptional creative skills backed by a stellar portfolio showcasing a strong design process, unique content creation, and diverse print/digital assets
• Production & Digital Execution: Proficient in preparing production-ready files for print, converting color spaces, and tailoring graphics to platform-specific social media requirements
• Communication & Languages: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred; highly organized and detail-oriented
• Workflow: Proven ability to manage assignments independently while collaborating seamlessly as an effective team member
• Extensive knowledge/familiarity with various social media platforms and their graphic requirements
• Experience preparing production-ready files for print and converting color spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Web & Digital Design: Competent in basic web layout and UI/UX design principles to support website builds, landing pages, and digital user experiences.

Our Investment in You

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
• Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
• Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, Voluntary Pet Insurance, and more!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@nwslsoccer.com.