Sr. Graphic Designer

DEPARTMENT:
Marketing & Creative Services

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director, Creative Digital Design

STATUS:
Full-Time;
Exempt

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A PDF PORTFOLIO OR LINK TO WEBSITE FOR CONSIDERATION

The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

You will be responsible for concepting and executing visually compelling design solutions that support the San Diego Padres’ brand, marketing, and digital initiatives. This role serves as a key creative partner across the organization, delivering high-quality design work while helping elevate design standards, workflows, and visual storytelling.

The ideal candidate is a strong designer, a digital-first mindset, and experience thriving in a fast-paced, live-event environment. This role does not have direct reports but is expected to lead by example and mentor junior designers through craft, collaboration, and execution.

• Concept, design, and produce high-quality visual assets across a wide range of platforms, including:
• Digital and social media graphics
• Marketing and campaign creative
• Game-day and ballpark visuals
• Ticketing, promotions, and fan engagement initiatives
• Community, special events, and brand moments
• Translate creative direction and campaign goals into strong, on-brand design solutions
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative excellence and innovation
• Execute work efficiently under tight deadlines, especially during the MLB season and offseason

• Uphold and apply Padres brand standards across all design work
• Contribute ideas and concepts that help evolve the club’s visual identity
• Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and production readiness in all deliverables
• Adapt designs for multiple formats, platforms, and use cases

• Collaborate closely with Graphic Design, Digital, Social Media, Content, Video, and Marketing teams
• Work cross-functionally to support integrated campaigns and storytelling initiatives
• Collaborate with external vendors and printers as needed

• Serve as a creative role model and informal mentor to junior designers
• Provide thoughtful feedback and support during critiques and reviews
• Help maintain and improve design templates, systems, and asset libraries
• Stay current on design trends, digital best practices, and creative innovation in sports and entertainment

• Fundamental knowledge of page-layout, typography, and design principles
• Proven experience designing PowerPoint presentations, infographics, web banners, and sponsorship elements
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., with a main emphasis on PowerPoint, and general knowledge of basic office equipment including copier, laser printer, telephone, and computer
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
• Experience working within professional sports or live-event environments preferred
• Familiarity with motion graphics workflows and collaboration a plus but not necessary
• Experience designing for large-scale environments (ballpark, signage, experiential) preferred
• Understanding of sponsorship integration and branded content