The Kick-off Story

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™. This marks Australia's second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in 2006, and follows the success of co-hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

You will be part of a Local Organising Committee (LOC), which has been established for the sole purpose of delivering the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ in Australia.

This prestigious event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four. We are eager to create another tournament that celebrates women's football and multicultural Australia and also delivers legacy outcomes for football and Australian society more broadly.

If you need assistance in applying for this role, please reach out to our People team.

Your Next Big Match

In the role of Graphic Designer you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills to help drive and enhance creative visuals to promote AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 awareness, creating fan excitement and contributing to ticket sales, whilst also supporting the legacy of football in Australia. This role plays a pivotal role in creating assets and design elements for multiple digital and physical touchpoints including but not limited to signage, screen, campaign assets, promotional materials, digital, website and social media channels.

Please note that this role is fixed term until March 2026.

• Design & Production: Create a wide range of marketing assets (campaigns, events, social media, digital, print) while maintaining high production standards.
• Brand Alignment: Use brand guidelines to template, design, and ensure consistency across all creative outputs for LOC and AFC.
• Content Management: Update creative templates, retouch images, prepare artwork for pre-press, and oversee production when required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, Football Australia, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive and aligned creative outputs.
• Creative Strategy: Continuously refine content, propose fresh ideas, monitor trends, and contribute to brand innovation and problem-solving.
• Project Management: Handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while supporting broader Ticketing, Fan Engagement, and LOC needs.

**A full copy of the position description can be found here.

What Gets You in the Game?

• 5+ years industry / design experience
• Extensive industry experience with strong skills in both digital and print design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and familiar with web, social, HTML5, photography, video, and motion graphics
• Highly creative with strong conceptual, layout, typography, and trend-awareness abilities
• Strong project management skills, able to handle multiple tasks with urgency in a fast-paced sporting environment
• Collaborative and autonomous team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, agencies, and stakeholders
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with agility, foster trust, embrace inclusivity, collaborate as one united team, and consistently strive for excellence

**A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.

Offside Conditions

• Full working rights in Australia *(please note that due to the fixed-term nature of the tournament, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required
• Our roles are based at Moore Park in Sydney

The Winning Team Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Access to National Team Match Tickets
• Partner Discounts and Offers
• Birthday and Thank You Leave

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. 

Application Closing Date: 5 May 2025

The Women’s Asian Cup 2026 LOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, work environment that prioritizes child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours promote a culture where individuals make an impact both on and off the pitch, united in the pursuit of excellence, building trust, and championing inclusivity.

We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement