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Working closely with the Partnerships Graphic Designer you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design creative assets that drive partner and fan engagement. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. A positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn and grow creatively are key to success in this role. This position will work an average of 20 hours a week. There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours.\nPlease note this position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. However, there may be an opportunity for continued employment during the 2027-2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nDesign and repurpose existing artwork for creative initiatives such as but not limited to: sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics (website, social media and video elements), stadium graphics, digital ads, and presentation decks for internal departments.\nCreation of/working with templated designs to help departments with turn-key collateral\nWork closely with Design Studio to bring cohesion to all creative work\nHelp organize and maintain structured file folders\nBuild and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization\nGame day duties will likely focus on live event production and live digital messaging\nWhat You’ll Bring:\nHighly organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous projects\nFluent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign\nExceptional conceptual and creative skills with attention to detail\nAbility to work both independently and as a team member\nStrong interpersonal skills when interacting with departments and clients\nKnowledge and interest in professional soccer and/or sports a plus\nWhat You’ll Need:\nPursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics or related field or demonstrated work experience\nExpertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop\nKnowledge of design techniques and emerging technologies\nKnowledge of and/or prior work in sports business sector is a plus\nAbility to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC Academy game schedule, special events, and projects\nWhy You’ll Love FCC:\nFCC welcome gifts\nResume and profile reviews\nTour of TQL Stadium and MHTC\nCommunity volunteer opportunities\nDiscount off team store merchandise\nJob shadow opportunities\nPaid hourly and/or college credit opportunities\nAbout FCC\nFounded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield - the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season - and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. 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