Job Description
Graphic Designer for the Mubadala Citi Open, the world's first combined WTA and ATP 500 professional tennis tournament. This position is a core part of the Company’s marketing team responsible for developing all advertising and marketing materials for the tournament.
Desired Experience
Candidate must have 3-5 years of graphic design experience in a professional, high volume setting, with expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially in (but not limited to) Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and Microsoft Powerpoint. Candidate should also be highly detail oriented; able to proof their own work as well as act as quality control/editor for the work of freelancers, seasonal staff and other full-time employees. In addition, the Candidate should be able handle multiple tasks with seasonal and daily deadlines. Imperative for Candidate to accept and apply constructive criticism and feedback with multiple rounds of edits required by executive management and ownership of the organization.
Responsibilities
Define and implement overall artistic tone for each sport property drawing upon audience, trends and existing art and brand assets
Translate ideas (via conversation or written instruction) into design concepts that engage and inspire the audience, maintaining campaign and brand continuity and interactive usability
Develop a full range of graphics and campaigns across all sports properties, including (but not limited to):
· Marketing collateral for promotional distribution
· Print and digital campaigns for media buys
· Merchandise design
· On-site Signage (digital and stationary)
Oversee, manage and edit creative produced by other members of the organization’s marketing team
Extensive experience creating and editing presentations in Microsoft Powerpoint
Demonstrated knowledge of typography and fonts, and ability to build text to complement images in multiple styles
Other tasks as assigned by the executive management and ownership of the organization.
Position is full-time, year-round. Significant weekend and evening hours will also be required, including attendance at some/all Mubadala Citi DC Open. Compensation is dependent on experience and will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. A standard benefits package and paid vacation time will be part of the compensation.
We accept and review applications on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed and decided upon as they are received. No phone calls please. EOE
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.