Job Description

Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Location: San Jose, CA (SAP Center) / Remote Flexible

Reports To: Director, Creative & Production

POSTING DATED: April, 29, 2025

Pay Range: The pay rate for this role is $68,640 per year.

Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Position Overview:

The San Jose Sharks are looking to hire a Graphic Designer, who will design and produce graphics for a variety of channels including advertising, social media and web, marketing collateral, promotional materials, and logos for all Sharks Sports & Entertainment (SSE) properties, which includes the San Jose Sharks, San Jose Barracuda, SAP Center, Sharks Foundation, Sharks Pro Shop, and the Sharks Ice Family of Rinks. The Graphic Designer will report to the Director, Creative & Production. The Graphic Designer and Creative Services team plays a key role in developing full-scale Marketing campaigns for all SSE properties as well.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Conceptualize and design a wide variety and heavy volume of creative assets
• Manage creative needs for projects and campaigns alongside various departments using Asana
• Conceptualize and create visual content for digital platforms, sales collateral, print collateral, merchandise, and spaces / experiences
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Content groups on full scale campaigns and evolve visual brand identity for all SSE property
• Own and develop multiple design projects at any given time and execute according to established timeline
• Take ownership and lead design and creative projects as necessary
• Maintain exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build productive professional relationships across the company
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor, contributing and working alongside three current designers
• Be excited to work for one of the most iconic brands in professional sports

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional and/or collegiate graphic design experience with a portfolio of work to present
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong Experience with Adobe Creative Suite -- Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is required, After Effects, Premiere, and Asana a plus
• Must be available to work nights and weekends, when necessary
• Ability to prioritize and track projects through creative process / project management tool (Asana)
• Flexibility in managing a variety of assignments for various departments
• Ability to understand the needs of requestors, communicate effectively, and respond positively to feedback
• Ability to share ideas and challenge existing practices to grow and improve department / organization
• Exhibit core company values

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
• Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
• Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
• Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
• Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
• May be required to travel to other company locations
• May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• Other League & partner discounts
• Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
• An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
• Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
• Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary :

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us.Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T – Team success is more important than individual success

E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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