Qureos Mentor

Sporting Kansas City

<div><div>Job Description Summary</div>
The Designer for Sporting Kansas City is a key contributor to the Creative &amp; Brand Team, responsible for developing and executing innovative design concepts that advance the club&rsquo;s identity and storytelling. This role supports all business units of the organization by creating high-quality visual assets across digital, social, in-stadium, print, retail, and partnership channels.<br>
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The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment, has a strong eye for detail, and understands how to design with both brand consistency and audience engagement in mind. This role is instrumental in pushing Sporting Kansas City&rsquo;s brand forward, building relevance in Kansas City and beyond, and bringing new and loyal fans along every touchpoint.<div></div><div>
Job Description</div><div><div><div>
Essential Functions</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Concept, design, and execute creative assets across a variety of platforms including digital, social, print, OOH, broadcast, in-stadium, retail, and presentations.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Translate marketing and creative briefs into compelling, on-brand visual solutions.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Ensure all creative work consistently aligns with Sporting Kansas City&rsquo;s brand guidelines, creative system, and tone of voice</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Collaborate across Marketing, Social, Video, Communications, Partnerships, and Operations to deliver campaigns and initiatives that drive results.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Act as a brand ambassador, upholding the Sporting Kansas City identity and ensuring all external-facing creative reflects the standards of the organization.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Support the Corporate Partnerships Team with partner integration assets that balance sponsor objectives with Sporting Kansas City&rsquo;s brand integrity.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Design assets for all business arms including Sporting Kansas City, Sporting KC II, The Victory Project, Argyle Events, and stadium programming.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Work efficiently within Adobe Workfront to manage projects, track deadlines, and incorporate stakeholder feedback.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Provide and receive constructive feedback to iterate on work, elevate creative quality, and foster collaboration within the team.</div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>
Stay current on design trends, sports industry best practices, and emerging digital platforms to keep Sporting Kansas City&rsquo;s creative output modern and impactful.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Gameday &amp; Event Responsibilities</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Concept and design graphics for gameday communications across social, digital, broadcast, in-stadium boards, and fan engagement platforms.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Support the club&rsquo;s gameday social strategy by delivering timely, eye-catching content for owned channels.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Ensure brand consistency across all gameday activations, promotions, and special events.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to communicate with external vendors for signage, promotions, or special activations.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Assist in digital content packaging and publishing before, during, and after games to maximize engagement and storytelling impact.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Occasional away gameday travel or remote gameday work will be required.</div></li></ul><div><br>
</div></div><div><div>Personal Attributes</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Creative problem-solver with a passion for storytelling through design.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under tight deadlines.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Thrives in a collaborative team environment while also capable of independent execution.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Adaptable to shifting priorities and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to push Sporting Kansas City&rsquo;s brand identity forward.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Skills &amp; Experience</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or associate degree in graphic design, Art Direction, Visual Communication, or a related field preferred.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
2+ years of professional design experience, ideally in sports, entertainment, or a fast-paced creative environment.</div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), with working knowledge of After Effects and motion graphics preferred.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Experience designing for both digital and print applications, with a strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity and campaign execution.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Familiarity with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront or similar.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Understanding of social-first creative best practices and how to design for maximum engagement across platforms.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Photography, illustration, or motion graphics experience is a plus.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Physical Abilities</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Required to sit, stand, and walk.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Use hands to operate tools, equipment, or controls.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Ability to talk, hear, and see clearly.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Must be able to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and all Sporting Kansas City home games.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Some travel required for away games</div></li></ul></div></div></div>

Creative Designer

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Creative Designer