Experiential Designer
Oracle Park, SF
Business Ops – Design Studio /
Full-time /
On-site
About the Team
The San Francisco Giants are looking for an Experiential Designer to help bring to life immersive, brand-forward environments across Oracle Park and other Giants facilities. This role will assist in developing placemaking solutions that sit at the intersection of design, architecture, and fan experience—ranging from branded environments and wayfinding to site activations, curated art moments, and digital/physical installations. As the organization moves into a new era of capital improvement and fan engagement strategy, we’re looking for someone who sees opportunity in every corner—someone who can assess spatial flow, identify narrative touchpoints, and translate strategy into moments that surprise, guide, or connect. You’ll collaborate closely with the Giants Design Studio, Experience Development, Ballpark Operations and broader Marketing team to ensure that every creative execution aligns with our brand, enhances the guest experience, and supports evolving goals around inclusivity, innovation, and storytelling. The ideal candidate brings strong Industrial design and creative skills, a curious mindset, and the ability to both imagine and execute. This role reports to the Senior Director, Design Studio and will operate at our ballpark headquarters at 24 Willie Mays Plaza.
About the Role
You are applying to become part of the San Francisco Giants Design Studio team, providing creative for the organization through the Experiential Designer role. You will enjoy being part of an iconic franchise in the Sports world and get to experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact; that strives to balance work and home life, that understands that this is a marathon, not a sprint; that continuously and purposefully builds an inclusive culture where everyone is able to do and be the best version of themselves.
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because….
· Work in lock step with the design team to create original graphics and uphold brand standards
· Apply strong design skills, including typography, image creation, and manipulation, to projects that span a range of ballpark environments and fan-facing experiences
· Exhibit strong visual presentation skills and a collaborative, iterative approach to design and workflow
· Experience working with external vendors, fabricators, and architects to bring design concepts to life, from renderings through installation. Including interpreting architectural plans, working at scale, and contributing to long-range ballpark upgrades through environmental graphic design.
· Bring a flexible design sensibility to a wide variety of project types—including wayfinding, spatial graphics, construction signage, and branded environmental activations
· Engage directly with stakeholders to support Capital Improvement Projects (CapEx), translating architectural plans and development concepts into compelling visual executions that reinforce the Giants brand
· Interpret architectural plans, work at scale, and contribute to long-range ballpark upgrades through environmental graphic design
· Manage multiple project schedules while producing on-time, on-budget deliverables across both seasonal and multi-year timelines tied to ballpark improvements
· Synthesize information from creative briefs and project documentation to manage the design process from concept through execution while demonstrating strong communication, presentation, and creative skills
· Stay current on creative and experiential trends—and apply those insights to the evolving Oracle Park experience and other Giants properties.
· Assist in creating and upholding San Francisco Giants brand guidelines, driving consistency and clarity both in and outside the ballpark, as well as all digital assets.
Qualifications:
· Passionate about providing fans with a great experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content/designs
· At least 5 years professional design experience
· Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and a portfolio of design work is a must
· Basic knowledge of presentation software, Canva & Google Slides, and basic proficiency with sketchup or similar design tools.
· Detailed and solutions-oriented approach to planning, tracking, and communication
· College graduate graphic design degree, or similar. The ideal candidate brings strong Graphic Design, Industrial design and creative skills
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
· Knowledge of creative trends and high-level cultural moments spanning sports and entertainment
· Positive attitude, open to learning, not afraid to fail, and is open to new ideas
· At times ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overnight travel may be required from time to time
· Knowledge of the sport of baseball, both MLB and @SFGiants
Please send along your resume, social handles, portfolio, and graphics samples. A portfolio/work samples are required to be considered for this position.
We're excited about you because...
· You are an authentic, inspiring and positive team member
· You are passionate about creative, Major League Baseball and the Bay Area.
· You have a bias towards action and have an inner drive and commitment to excel in the pursuit of business goals
· You dare to take on ambitious goals, align on mutual accountability across teams, and make things happen
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
At the San Francisco Giants, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $90,000 to $100,000 base salary plus Annual Bonus ,and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience and other factors the San Francisco Giants consider relevant to the hiring decision Additionally, this role might be eligible for bonus or incentive awards.
In addition to your salary, the San Francisco Giants believe in providing a competitive total rewards package for its employees. We offer employees a full range of best in class benefits with a robust medical, dental and vision coverage, a generous 401(K) matching program, and complimentary Giants tickets. At the Giants we prioritize employee wellbeing by offering dedicated mental health support, a hybrid working environment, transportation benefits, wellness programs, and paid time off including half day Fridays during the season and an extended holiday break. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.
About the Giants
One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants are dedicated to enriching our community through innovation and excellence on and off the field. This past decade, the organization has won three World Series Championships, made four playoff appearances and thrown four no-hitters.
Off the field, the Giants have become internationally-renowned as a host to entrepreneurial and premier entertainment events. Celebrating over 60 years in San Francisco, the organization is entrenched in the Bay Area community as the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and the local community.
We are truly unique; we are an organization committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, innovation and teamwork and we want you and your ideas to thrive at the San Francisco Giants.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Giants, we strive to foster an inclusive work environment that encompasses the rich diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, the place we call home. We welcome all people and are committed to creating an inclusive community built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.
Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups strongly encouraged to apply. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply.
At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
