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 San Diego Padres Commitment: 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. Your role as a Sr. Graphic Designer: 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. All the responsibilities we will trust you with: Design & Creative 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 Brand & Visual Storytelling * 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 Collaboration & Creative Partnership * 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 Creative Leadership & Mentorship * 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 Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most: * 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 You will be required to meet the following: * Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment * 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field * Minimum 5 years professional graphic design experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, or a consumer-facing brand * Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign * Able to work flexible hours including Padres home games, evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and extended hours as needed * Able to travel as needed * Fluently bilingual in English/Spanish a plus * Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds * As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check Salary and additional compensation: Per the California pay transparency law, the base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 to $75,000. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills and any other factors the San Diego Padres considers relevant to the hiring decision for this position. In addition to the base salary, the Padres believe in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match + automatic company Safe Harbor contribution, Basic Life Insurance (with option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance), Pet Insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday program, paid employee parking, onsite barista service, employer provided game tickets to home games, onsite experiences, ballpark discounts on food and retail, work from home Fridays (during the offseason and when team is on the road), smart casual dress code and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time. The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-onsite