GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Title : Graphic Designer

Department : Brand Creative

Reports To: Manager of Brand Creative

Supervises People: No

How to Apply: www.chicagobears.com/jobs

Applications must include a working link to an online portfolio to be considered. Please ensure the link is accessible and viewable without restrictions.

About The Role

The Graphic Designer will be a creative powerhouse—detail-oriented, trend-savvy, and passionate about pushing the Chicago Bears brand forward. As a key member of our design team, you will contribute to the development and expression of the Chicago Bears brand across digital and physical touchpoints. You’ll help ensure every creative asset—whether for brand campaigns, promotional materials, social and motion graphics, publications, logos, ads, and environmental installations — reflect our visual identity and strengthen our connection with consumers.

The ideal candidate has a versatile, well-crafted portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of visual storytelling and brand systems. The Graphic Designer role is a full-time salaried position working out of our corporate office in Lake Forest, IL. Candidates must be open to working non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Who We Are

As one of the founding franchises of the NFL, family is the core of who we are. We believe every person matters and we can collectively achieve success through our values of respect, championship mindset, community, and perseverance. We’re different from other companies, as our vision is to be “one of one”. We strive to be a championship football organization that consistently performs at a level of excellence on and off the field Our people represent a vast array of cultural backgrounds, human experiences and perspectives and we believe they, collectively and as authentic individuals, are our greatest resource. Our working environment is one where your talent and contributions are valued by the organization and the community.

Responsibilities

• Consistently develops and produces top tier creative concepts across multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining speed, quality, and working under pressure with tight deadlines
• Translates brand strategy and guidelines into cohesive visual expressions that enhance storytelling and drive consumer engagement .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand design requirements and deliver high-quality visual content that exceeds projects goals and expectations
• Takes initiative to identify design opportunities and propose creative solutions without prompting
• Proactive designer who raises their hand for opportunities and brings positive energy to every project
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and driven to keep evolving as a designer and teammate
• Ensure all graphic outputs align with brand identity and tone
• Ensures standards of the department and continuity of the Chicago Bears brand are met
• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions and help shape the visual direction of campaigns and initiatives by contributing creative ideas and perspectives
• Support the Brand Creative culture of collaboration, positivity, excellence and creative problem-solving
• Contribute ideas across departments to elevate the overall brand experience
• Ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met on time, and within budget
• Manages and monitors projects through all stages of production, proactively identifying issues and keeping work moving smoothly toward completion
• Serves as a production assistant during photo shoots
• Manages internal and external use of logos to ensure brand integrity
• Represents the Brand Creative team with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a clear vision, fostering collaboration and respect across the organization .
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field or a relevant certification and 4+ years of equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years professional full-time design experience with a wide range of creative projects, both print and digital. Experience working in the sports and/or entertainment industry preferred
• Proficient with current versions of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office products
• Animation/motion skills are a plus
• Must be familiar with various file format, image formatting, compression, file correction, and optimization, have strong conceptual thinking, typography skills, and basic photography experience Knowledge of HTML, and CSS Web design skills are a plus
• Possess strong professional communication skills including the ability to establish a rapport with others and build relationships with a variety of personalities
• Possess the ability to take direction and understand pre-press/pre-flight and printing process
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple competing projects. This includes meeting daily deadlines .
• Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to quality creative work
• Must be dependable, willing to take initiative and adapt to a variety of situations
• Ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings which may include weekends and holidays
  
  

What We Offer

We remain committed to upholding the standard of being a first-class organization and employer of choice. Our goal is to provide quality support and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our most important resource, our people.

COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY PAY

The Graphic Designer is a full-time non-contract position. This position is a SALARY (exempt) role.

The expected salary range for this role is $63,000 - $68,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits & Perks

Our full-time offerings include but are not limited to:

• Core Coverage: 100% paid premium for healthcare and dental coverage, affordable vision offerings, 100% paid premium for disability and employee life insurance coverage, paid FMLA (including paid paternity leave)
• Investments: employer paid pension plan, 401K with matching
• Flexible Work Location: Up to 2 days a week of remote work (role dependent)
• Time to Recharge: Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick/mental health days, 4 paid floating holidays, 2 paid days to volunteer, 2 paid days to volunteer, plus 10 paid holidays
• Experiences: complimentary home game tickets & parking, ability to buy tickets to away games and fan events
• Gear: yearly Bears gear package plus 50% off at the Bears Pro Shop
• Wellness: FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, access to onsite fitness facilities and BearsFit, complimentary Calm app access
• Connection: Social events for staff and their families, Employee Resource Groups, Service Milestones, and more
• Professional Development: complimentary LinkedIn Learning access, leadership programming, guest speakers, mentorship, and more
  
  

Additional information on employee benefits can be found by visiting www.ChicagoBears.com/jobs .

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Chicago Bears organization continues to deepen its commitment to establishing an inclusive, equitable work environment that reflects the diversity within our communities and fan base. We value, respect and appreciate diversity at all levels, on and off the field, and are guided by a vision of success that includes integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our club's DNA and culture. The Chicago Bears seek to attract, retain and develop top talent, regardless of personal characteristics, and we invite and encourage all individuals to apply for positions of interest.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.