Senior Designer Associate; External Staffing Agency

Senior Designer Associate (External Staffing Agency)

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The NFL is looking for a Senior Designer to help lead the charge in shaping the creative identity of one of the most powerful brands in global sports. This role requires a multifaceted designer with a sharp eye, strong conceptual thinking, and the versatility to bring high‑impact campaigns to life across print, digital, social, and experiential channels.

• Concept, design, and develop the branding for major NFL initiatives, events, club rebrands, and international games.
• Develop creative for multi‑platform content, including digital, social, out of home, in‑stadium, print, environmental, and event decor.
• Collaborate with designers, art directors, project managers, and outside artists/partners to concept and execute bold, cohesive creative within expected timelines.
• Translate business goals and creative briefs into effective design solutions with clear storytelling and visual impact.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while working across multiple projects and formats.
• Participate in concept development and brainstorming sessions for league‑wide initiatives.
• Contribute to the evolution of the NFL’s brand identity, toolkits, and design systems.
• Stay current on trends in sports, design, technology, and culture to help guide and inform creative work.

• 5–7 years of design experience.
• Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of design excellence across a wide range of mediums and formats.
• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, color, composition, and brand systems.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining brand guidelines and style guides.
• Comfortable working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to articulate design decisions with clarity and confidence.

• Prior experience designing for major live events or high‑profile brands.
• Exposure to motion design workflows and/or ability to collaborate effectively with animators.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted design tools, creative automation workflows, or content templating systems.

• Potential travel 25% of the time.
• Full time, in‑office role. Overtime and weekend work expected some of the time, especially close to deadlines and events.
• Employee of a third‑party agency; all compensation and benefits handled by the agency.

Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000 USD per year. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Salary or rate near the higher end considered only in exceptional circumstances.

In‑person work at an NFL office or stadium location is required; remote or hybrid options are not offered. No relocation assistance will be provided.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.