Marketing & Graphic Design Manager - COMBAT Sports (Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu)

Take ownership of Combat (Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu) marketing execution and hands-on graphic design in a newly created individual contributor role based in Glenview, IL.

Responsibilities

• Design social graphics, event promotion and signage for the Combat division
• Create website banners and email assets to support registration and programming
• Develop and maintain branded templates and reusable digital assets that flex across multiple brands while preserving distinct visual identities
• Partner with brand leadership and the national marketing team to drive growth through creative initiatives
• Own day-to-day social content calendars, posting cadence, and community management for Combat brands
• Work with external partners to support day-to-day social coverage for joint events
• Drive email marketing performance through strategy, content, and segmentation for registration
• Manage Combat brand websites, including copywriting, landing page creation, link management, SEO, and basic site updates
• Build and maintain marketing calendars across social, email, and web based on each Combat brand’s events and programming needs
• Manage and hire contractor content creators for on-site social coverage at Combat brand events, including capturing and publishing real-time content
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (brand leaders, event directors, national marketing team) and external stakeholders (key partners, joint events, sponsors)

Requirements

• Combat sports team or athletic experience (Wrestling or Jiu Jitsu) is required
• 1–3 years design experience (agency or in-house), including internships or freelance work
• Include your portfolio with resume in your application
• 1–3 years marketing experience with exposure to social media, email, website management, and analytics
• Adobe Photoshop proficiency required
• Familiarity with the broader Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva is a plus
• Strong sense of layout, typography, and color, with ability to adapt to brand guidelines while still pushing creative boundaries
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and digital trends
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including managing feedback and prioritizing projects
• Self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced youth sports environment
• Creative eye and design background with experience managing campaigns end to end

Tools

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canva

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan, plus other elective insurance options
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Parental Leave

Schedule & Travel

• Monday–Friday business hours plus evenings and weekend hours as needed
• Local and/or national travel to sites, tournaments, and events

Please Note: We are not accepting agency resumes or outreach for this position at this time.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. They may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.