Senior Graphic Designer

Organization:
The Thunder birds – WM Phoenix Open

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Full-Time, Onsite)

Department:
Web/Creative Services:
Graphic Design/Creative Services

The WM Phoenix Open, hosted by The Thunder birds, is known as “The Greenest and Greatest Show on Grass,” showcasing world‑class professional golf and a premier fan experience. Held annually at TPC Scottsdale, the event combines elite competition with a vibrant, festival‑like atmosphere. The tournament is recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability and community impact. As a high‑profile sporting event, it offers creative professionals the opportunity to contribute to a widely visible brand and fan experience.

The upcoming tournament will take place in February 2027 in Scottsdale, AZ.

The Thunder birds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s legendary WM Phoenix Open, and Thunder birds Charities are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role serving as the organization’s primary creative and graphic design resource. The ideal candidate will conceptualize, design, and execute both digital and print‑based assets across all branches of the organization.

Our ideal teammate is technically expert, trend‑aware, highly organized, and deeply passionate about visual storytelling. They are action‑oriented, and approach design challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm and thrive in a fast‑paced sports and philanthropic environment.

Creative Execution: Conceptualize, design, and produce high‑quality, press‑ready artwork and digital assets across all Thunderbird entities, including:

• The Thunder birds Membership: Sales sheets, presentation materials, print collateral and digital

newsletters

• WM Phoenix Open: Sales materials, ticketing collateral, digital graphics, maps, and event collateral.
• Thunder birds Charities/Thunder birds Foundation: Digital graphics and collateral material.

Asset Management: Systematically organize, keyword, and manage photo library and the distribution of all photo and creative assets across content management systems (e.g., Brandfolder, Dropbox, Smug Mug, Vimeo).

Photography Coordination: Coordinate, brief, and manage external photographers and videographers; leverage video and still content effectively.

Cross‑Functional

Collaboration:

Partner closely with internal staff, leadership, and organization membership to ascertain project scope, timeline, and creative direction.

Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for print and production vendors to ensure quality control, accurate specifications, and timely delivery.

Brand Stewardship: Maintain visual consistency and uphold brand standards across traditional and digital print media.

• Experience: 5+ years of professional graphic design experience within a creative agency, sports property, or in‑house team.
• Portfolio: A robust digital portfolio showcasing strong design sense, layout capabilities, advanced typography, and photo editing across print and digital mediums.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft 365. Experience with Lightroom and digital asset management tools is highly preferred.
• Leadership & Mindset: Strategic thinker with leadership qualities, capable of managing complex priorities calmly and taking full ownership of projects.
• Feedback & Iteration: Ability to synthesize strategic feedback from diverse stakeholders and effectively execute revisions, edits, and resizing.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative, team‑first mentality.
• Logistics: Ability to work full‑time in our Phoenix office, with increased flexibility required during peak tournament season.

• Salary range $85,000 – $95,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short‑term disability
• Vacation, sick leave, holiday programs and 401k programs
• Bonus eligible

The Thunder birds are an equal opportunity employer. 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.