The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.
Mission
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization’s vision is to be the flag-bearer for Tampa Bay past and future, while driving the next generation of NFL culture. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.
Position Description
This role supports the club’s creative output by producing polished, on-brand design that engages fans, advances organizational initiatives, and reflects the Buccaneers’ identity.
The Graphic Designer will report directly to the Art Director, independently manage a range of assignments from concept through final production, and collaborate with creative leadership and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced NFL environment.
Essential Functions
- Create engaging and dynamic creative across digital, social, print, presentation, environmental, and in-stadium platforms
- Develop original design concepts within established creative direction and brand standards
- Work with the Project Manager to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- Apply strong design judgment in typography, composition, color, imagery, hierarchy, and layout
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-first creative environment
- Translate creative briefs and direction into compelling, polished visual assets
- Present design thinking clearly and respond constructively to feedback from creative leadership and internal stakeholders
- Apply and help maintain established brand guidelines, templates, and visual standards
- Design creative assets for marketing, ticketing, sponsorships, community, game presentation, and promotional initiatives
- Collaborate with marketing, social media, video, partnerships, and other internal teams to support cohesive storytelling
- Prepare accurate final files for digital distribution, print production, signage, and large-format applications
- Review all deliverables for accuracy, resolution, technical specifications, and brand consistency
Management Responsibilities
This position does not manage employees. The employee is expected to exercise sound judgment and work independently within established creative direction, departmental processes, and brand standards.
Skills & Abilities
Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Additional Skills & Abilities
- Strong creative instincts and a well-developed understanding of typography, composition, color, and layout
- Organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with the ability to work independently
- Team-oriented mindset with a passion for design, sports, and fan engagement
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- 2–4 years of professional graphic design experience
- Experience in the sports, entertainment, agency, or consumer-brand industry is preferred
Technical Knowledge
Experience using collaboration platforms such as Teams, Zoom, or similar
Additional Technical Knowledge
- Professional-level familiarity with the Mac environment
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Work Environment
Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required
Required to work all home and some away games
May have to work occasional holidays
Physical Fitness Standards
Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities
Sitting, standing, working with hands for extended periods of time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Buccaneers Team LLC (the “Club”) provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Club reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks if there are changes to circumstances or conditions of the Club’s business, competitive considerations, or the work environment.
Accommodations
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements set forth herein are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.
At-Will Employment
The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning the Club has the right to terminate the employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any employee.
Privacy Notice
Any personal information that you provide to the Club as part of the recruitment process may be held and processed for the purposes of your registration, application and potential selection and in connection with any subsequent employment or placement at the Club. That data may be retained and further processed for the purposes of matching your skills and qualifications to future positions, identifying you as a potential candidate for future positions, to inform you of future positions, and analytics related to the Club’s recruitment practices. If you are selected for the opportunity for which you apply, your personal data may be used for the purposes of entering into a relationship with the Club, including sending you correspondence or general information relating to employment. Your personal data may be disclosed to Club affiliates and to third-party organizations providing services to the Club. Your personal data will be retained in accordance with the Club’s document retention policies and applicable laws.
It is the policy of the Buccaneers to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
