Designer II, NFL & MLB Apparel Graphic Design

The Graphic Designer II role sits within the NFL Uniform Design Team, which creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Gridiron, Community, and Culture through authentic, narrative-driven uniform design. The designer will help drive narrative strategy, creative vision, and design excellence across multiple NFL and MLB uniform programs while partnering closely with designers, developers, product managers, and brand partners.

They will create graphic narratives and visual languages that define the future of NFL and MLB uniforms, extending into sideline, training, and fanwear collections.

• Drive narrative strategy, creative vision, and design excellence across multiple NFL and MLB uniform programs.
• Partner closely with designers, developers, product managers, and brand partners to create compelling concepts and storytelling systems.
• Work with cross-functional partners to navigate timelines, align on key milestones, ensure design feasibility, and deliver elevated creative solutions.
• Communicate the story behind the work and build compelling Graphic Visual Centres and presentations that inspire internal and external audiences.
• Create graphic narratives and visual languages that define the future of NFL and MLB uniforms and extend into sideline, training, and fanwear collections.
• Craft compelling narratives that come to life across NFL and MLB uniform systems, sideline collections, and fanwear experiences.
• Build Graphic Visual Centres, storytelling frameworks, and presentation tools that inspire athletes, franchises, and fans.
• Drive graphic design excellence through the connection of trend, design, and craft.

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 1-4+ years of directly relevant work experience.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple, contending priorities.
• Professional visual and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, and visual identity.
• Ability to translate graphics into graphic applications such as screen prints, trims, and sublimation.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC, with Adobe Illustrator proficiency a must.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.
• Hardworking, versatile, collaborative and a highly creative problem solver.

Accommodations are available to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications.