Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer
Department: Content & Creative
Reports To: Manager, Art Direction
Location: Chicago / United Center (In-Office)
Hours: Standard office hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Monday - Friday, however, this position will require occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) based on the events schedule.
Status: Fulltime, Exempt
# Direct Reports: None
Compensation: The annual budgeted salary for this position is $50,000 - 60,000. Offers are made within this range and are based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

***To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a creative portfolio that demonstrates relevant design work and showcases creative capabilities. Please include a link to your work on your resume and/or be prepared to upload a file when completing the application. ?

The Ideal Candidate
You know and love sports. You are a talented designer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for bringing creative visions to life. You have strong technical skills and an understanding of how design functions across digital and physical touchpoints. You are inspired by innovative, creative thinking and the power of design to amplify the role of sport in the world. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to learn from experienced creative leaders. You value communication, teamwork, and varied perspectives, and you're excited to contribute to a connected team culture.

The Opportunity
As a Graphic Designer, you will be a key contributor to the creative team, executing design work across multiple platforms and helping bring the Blackhawks brand to life. We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in design fundamentals and experience creating work for brands or entertainment properties, with sports experience being a plus. You understand how to translate creative direction into polished executions that resonate with audiences. Working closely with the Manager of Art Direction and the broader creative and content team, you'll help maintain brand consistency while growing your skills and contributing fresh ideas.

Collaboration
Daily collaboration with the Content & Creative team, and regular collaboration with Brand, Communications, Content and Experiences, along with other internal stakeholders.

How You'll Contribute

• Execute high-quality design work across all platforms and materials under the direction of Art Director.
• Support the creation and implementation of seasonal style guidelines and campaign assets, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints
• Design assets for all Blackhawks-owned channels, including web, email, social media, print, and in-venue materials
• Collaborate with internal teams to support projects that engage fans and promote the Blackhawks brand
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technology, and bring fresh perspectives to the team
• Assist with photo shoots and special events, providing design support on location and in-studio as needed
• Support the Art Director with logo usage approvals and brand standards compliance
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Contribute to team brainstorms and creative development sessions

Player Stats and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a design role for an entertainment brand, creative agency, sports team/league, or related field
• Strong Portfolio: You demonstrate solid design fundamentals, versatility across mediums, and an ability to execute creative concepts with polish and attention to detail
• Technical Skills: You are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and have working knowledge of design tools and best practices across digital and print
• Collaborative Spirit: You work well with others, take direction effectively, and contribute positively to team dynamics
• Executional Excellence: You understand the importance of craft and can deliver high-quality work that meets brand standards and project requirements
• Adaptability: You can juggle multiple projects, pivot when priorities shift, and maintain quality under deadline pressure
• Growth Mindset: You are eager to learn from senior team members, receptive to feedback, and committed to developing your skills
• Cultural Fit: You bring positive energy, a strong work ethic, and a "team-first" mentality to everything you do
• Knowledge of hockey and passion for sports (familiarity with teams, players, and current trends is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and meet project goals

What It’s Like Working Here:

The Chicago Blackhawks experience isn’t just on the ice. Our office, located in the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere where we can celebrate both hockey and each other. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join the organization, a current member of our amazing team, or someone looking to help support our mission, our goal is the same – to reimagine the potential of hockey through memorable, inclusive experiences.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), employee assistance program (EAP), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and learning and development. Employer-paid breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, employee ticket program, and more.

The Team:

The Chicago Blackhawks started their journey as one of the NHL’s “Original Six” professional ice hockey teams in 1926. Members of the Central Division in the NHL’s Western Conference and six-time Stanley Cup Champions (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015), the team calls the United Center home.

Each day the Team works to uphold our mission to reimagine the potential of hockey. At its core, the team and greater organization uphold its mission through its core values centered around integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality. They are fiercely dedicated to evolving and delivering new and legendary fan experiences and captivating new and diverse audiences, both on and off the ice. As part of their unwavering commitment to drive impact and purpose in the Chicago community, the organization opened the Fifth Third Arena (the team’s official practice facility and community space for youth hockey development), continues to make expansions to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and acquired the AHL team the Rockford IceHogs.

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to grow in its commitments to honor and celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering our platforms, making meaningful contributions, collaborating with Native American people, and reimagining ways to support the many Native American people and communities they live amongst and alongside. They engage in this work through their formal partnership with Black Hawk’s ancestral tribe, the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, which the tribe established with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.

The Chicago Blackhawks is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.