***Design portfolio must be attached with each submission
The Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies are seeking a creative, hard-working and team-oriented individual to join our ambitious, forward-thinking Rays Creative team. The Graphic Designer is expected to design engaging and high-level creative that will touch every part of our business. This graphic designer will contribute to our fun and energetic culture, bringing a positive attitude and a keen eye for creative problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Produce compelling art and visuals, functional graphic design, and excellent branding and campaign work from conception to completion.
- Collaborate with Rays Creative team to push our brand creative forward in new and exciting ways
- Produce art for various creative initiatives such as, but not limited to:
- Social media
- Digital, print and out of home advertising
- Stadium signage and corporate partnership assets
- Promotional items/packaging
- Sales and analytics collateral and materials
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for global creative.
- Foster strong working relationships with other creative team members
- Work hand-in-hand with project management staff, receiving feedback from stakeholders and teammates to create high impact dead-line driven projects.
- Produce some designs during non-normal business hours in accordance with game days and vital baseball and soccer communications.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in a creative role within sports, entertainment or with an agency
- Creative problem solver
- Positive, friendly and team-oriented attitude
- Self-starter with multitasking experience
- Comfort working in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays
- Knowledge of current design trends and an interest in emerging visual styles
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Background and/or passion for fine art media
- Good copywriting instincts and a strong attention to detail
- High level skills in typography, spatial hierarchy and brand and logo creation
- Knowledge of baseball preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
