TITLE: Director of Graphic Design

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Marketing

LEVEL: Director

TYPE: Full-Time Regular; 

FLSA: Exempt

ROLE TYPE: People Manager

OUR CLUBS

Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC are entering an exciting new era as one soccer family with a shared commitment of excellence and growth on and off the pitch. Each club has independently forged a rich history of performance while connecting deeply with the community. Our clubs are continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible while fostering an inclusive culture- championing causes and building community connections to expand our reach and impact. Each match is an opportunity to bring together our community, celebrating our resilience, inclusivity, and a commitment to excellence. United in professional dedication- we are two clubs with one shared vision of progress and greatness.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Graphic Design will lead the approach and execution to all graphic design for Sounders FC and Reign FC. They will work cross-functionally across the clubs – notably with Brand Marketing, external agencies, and Club leadership - to apply brand and strategy to design projects of all scopes & sizes, which will drive clubs’ business and revenue goals.

Central to the role is team management, leadership, brand management, project management, and day-to-day design and direction. This position will own how Sounders FC and Reign FC show up within their brand identities across all channels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, manage and grow internal team of graphic designers to execute clubs’ vision across entire enterprise.

• Project & Process Management: Ownership of all design projects, within marketing and cross-functionally. Work with external agencies, VP of Marketing, and Brand team to ensure all are executed consistently at a high level, on time, and in-line strategically & creatively with Brand Guidelines and campaign approach.

• Resource Management: Foster strong external relationships, acting as a conduit and manager with external partners to deliver against key needs, including clubs’ design & brand agency, and photographers; To include vendor selection and management.

• Marketing & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as graphic design gatekeeper and leader within design team, Marketing department, and across both clubs to drive brand integrity and high-quality design against all club objectives. Utilize design expertise and brand fluency to be the voice of day-to-day design leadership

• Budget Ownership: Develop and manage annual design budgets and subscriptions, closely monitoring expenses and revenue streams to achieve financial goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coach and develop 4 Graphic Designers to achieve department objectives while fostering a culture that prioritizes teamwork and collaboration, employee well-being and continuous learning and development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience leading a high-performing team in production and/or design & brand 

• Must possess strong design skills, with a proven ability to create visually compelling and innovative designs across various digital and print platforms.

• Passion for sports & events and eagerness to learn MLS and NWSL 

• Committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and to living organizational values and the to the organizational mission: Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, partners, vendors, and fans.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple people, projects, competing priorities and timelines

• A collaborative and innovative thinker who isn’t afraid of new ideas or approaches

•  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong capacity for collaboration and active listening.

• Working Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Cloud, Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a hybrid position working from home and from Headquarters & Training Facility in Renton WA and matches at Lumen Field and Starfire as needed.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire.

• Must be able to facilitate own local travel.

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND PERKS

We offer competitive compensation and an engaging, supportive environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our people by providing the following top-notch benefits.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $119,500 and eligible for bonus opportunity. Base pay at time of offer will take into account job-related knowledge, skills and experience required for the role, internal equity and market.

Our Total Rewards package for full-time team members includes:

• Healthcare plan with 100% employer sponsored premiums for employees and dependents.

• Generous PTO plan that includes unlimited paid vacation, and offseason time off to support employee health and well-being

• 401k retirement plan matching.

• Gender-neutral parental leave program offering 12-16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.

• Complimentary tickets to matches.

• Discounts on club merchandise and partner products.

• Growth opportunities, employee learning and development programs to support professional and personal growth.

• Volunteer opportunities in the Seattle community offered in support of social impact and RAVE Foundation initiatives.