Creative Content Manager (Graphic Design) San Diego FC

Are you a creative, self-motivated graphic designer and marketer who loves to both ideate and execute? We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized professional to join our team in developing a world-class brand in Major League Soccer.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Join the Legends team as the Creative Content Manager for our client, San Diego FC!

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Planning, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision.

Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions;

entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

SAN DIEGO FC

As Creative Content Manager, you will work in collaboration with our partners at San Diego Football Club, the 30th expansion team of the MLS.

As part of the unique Right to Dream community and the Sycuan Tribe’s deep roots, they are proud to be building a San Diego-centric soccer organization that honors the history and celebrates emerging excellence.

Together, we value community, diversity, and acting with purpose. We are looking for leaders at all levels to co-create the culture of a new organization that is built on the premise that you can discover, understand, and re-define excellence by nurturing talent and creating opportunity anywhere and specifically through soccer.

Globally, Right to Dream partners with talented young people to give them a nurturing environment to flourish and thrive.

They do this through a holistic model of athletic development, where young people grow as human beings and great footballers.

RTD’s promise is set out in their Manifesto : a set of 8 commitments which will be central to the San Diego FC ethos from the front office to the field, when games start at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025.

We are looking for people who :

• Are purpose driven
• Are willing to rock the boat
• Can lead courageously
• Respect fans as the soul of our game
• Challenge conventional thinking
• Are innovative and who drive change
• Work inclusively and collaboratively across cultures
• Embrace organizations with a family feel, preferring to work as part of a community
• Believe in the potential of youth, no matter where they are from

THE ROLE

The Creative Content Manager will be responsible for driving creative projects, graphic design, and content development for San Diego FC.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for graphic design, be a great project manager, and understand B2B and B2C marketing campaigns.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful content that drives sales, enhances partnership marketing opportunities, and effectively communicates the San Diego brand value to fans and potential partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy aligned with sales and partnerships objectives
• Create engaging and persuasive content, including sales presentations, pitch decks, case studies, website designs, email campaigns, and other collateral materials
• Design custom visuals that represent brand product placement for partnerships
• Craft compelling messaging and storytelling that effectively communicates the value proposition of SDFC
• Design custom partnership multi-media sales decks that are highly story-driven
• Design infographics and design elements for marketing campaigns
• Create content for email marketing and digital content campaigns
• Design invites, signage, and graphics for events
• Ensure consistency in brand voice, tone, and messaging across all content channels
• Serve as the project manager for sales and partnerships creative requests : ensure deadlines are met, keep projects up-to-date and organized, communicate with all parties involved
• Identify, develop, and implement new and innovative marketing opportunities and strategies focused on increasing brand awareness
• Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies and implement into work when applicable
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Degree in Marketing, Design, or relative industry
• 3+ years as a full-time or part-time marketing or creative professional with a strong desire to grow marketing and creative skills independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of sports and / or brand marketing, branding, sponsorship, and client services
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop and Apple Keynote skills
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience with video editing a plus
• Comfortable presenting to the organization and project leadership
• Highly motivated self-starter, with strategic thinking and personal leadership skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Strong problem-solving skills and executioner
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to communicate effectively with internal sales and management teams
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
• Ability to take constructive criticism and change direction based on feedback
• Great attitude, willingness to take on other duties that may not fall into outlined job description

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range $60,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location : San Diego, CA

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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