Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions (May 2025 - May 2026, Part Time)

Position: Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions – Part Time/Non-Exempt

Department: Business Intelligence - Partnership Solutions

Reports To: Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person 

Duration: From May 2025 – May 2026 this role will work approximately 20 hours per week in the Tempe, AZ Business office plus select home and preseason games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. 

Job Summary:

The Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions is responsible for creating, designing, and customizing presentations to support the Arizona Cardinals’ Corporate Partnerships team. This role primarily involves developing ideas into external presentations that effectively tell a story through concise and sharp visuals. This role requires balancing strategic thinking with high-output design in a fast-paced environment, as it will support the Sales and Partnership Marketing teams. The Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions reports to the Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions & Special Projects.

Primary Job Duties:

The Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions will have daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following: 

• Apply and maintain the Arizona Cardinals brand standards in all outputs, utilizing logos, internal assets, and collaborative conceptualizations as needed.
• Create unique and compelling sales presentations and mockups that effectively communicate customized stories to prospects and partners.
• Design infographics and convert data into actionable and visually engaging graphics.
• Develop templates for the Sales and Partnership Marketing teams for sales, recaps, and various purposes throughout the year.
• Design creative materials for external communications to partners, including partner events, road trips, and draft events, etc.
• Design and develop partner creative for contractual assets with the Arizona Cardinals as needed.
• Assist with copywriting and the development of verbal storytelling elements.
• Coordinate with internal and external print vendors to create print-ready files, obtain pricing, and secure project approvals.
• Manage workflow efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior in college working towards the completion of a bachelor degree
• Must present a design/work portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of skills and creativity including the following:
  • Presentation design (layout, content hierarchy)
  • Data visualization/infographics
  • Typography
  • Photo editing/compositing
  • Basic video editing
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); advanced PowerPoint design skills are essential; familiarity with Digideck is a plus.
• Capable of working within the Arizona Cardinals’ brand guidelines and integrating them with the style guides of current and potential partners.
• Ability to manage time independently and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating dedication to both small and large projects.
• Strong collaborator and communicator, able to work as part of a team, communicate concepts, brainstorm ideas, and pitch big ideas.
• Able to take direction effectively.
• Experienced in large format and environmental design, capable of taking ideas from concept to implementation while working with internal and external departments for feedback and approval.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is 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.

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