Lead Graphic Designer | Titleist (Contract Opportunity)

Location: Oceanside, California, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Lead Designer within the Titleist Brand Content Studio, you will help shape the visual expression of some of golf's most iconic brands, including Titleist Golf Clubs, Vokey Design Wedges, and Scotty Cameron Putters. Based in our state-of-the-art branded content studio in Oceanside, California, you'll collaborate with a talented team of creatives, marketers, and product experts to bring product stories to life through innovative digital, print, social, retail, and experiential marketing campaigns.

Working closely with creative leadership, you will translate marketing strategies into compelling visual communications that inspire golfers and strengthen consumer engagement. You'll lead the execution of complex creative projects, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, mentor fellow designers, and help establish efficient workflows that support campaign and content development across the organization. Success in this role requires exceptional design craftsmanship, strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and an unwavering commitment to creative excellence, brand consistency, and innovation.

This position is being hired as a contract opportunity. There may be potential for future full-time consideration based on performance and business needs.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of graphic design experience across digital, print, and large-format media.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), Figma, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence, strategic thinking, and brand-focused design.
• Experience leading projects from concept through final execution while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Expertise in visual storytelling, typography, file management, and print and digital production, including packaging, large-format graphics, digital advertising, responsive design, and production-ready asset creation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• General knowledge of the game of golf and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in the sports marketing or golf industry.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Lightroom, and/or Google Web Designer.

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Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. 

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

Interview Preparation Questions

• Tell us about a campaign, product launch, or creative project you're most proud of. What was your role, how did you collaborate with stakeholders, and how did you ensure the final work aligned with both the brand vision and business objectives?
• This role requires balancing creative excellence with the needs of multiple stakeholders and tight timelines. Can you share an example of a project where you managed competing priorities, incorporated feedback from different teams, and successfully delivered a high-quality final product?

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.

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