Graphic/Production Designer
Who We Are:
PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.The Role and What You’ll Do:
PBR is seeking an entry-level graphic/production designer to join our creative team. Reporting to the Sr. Creative Director, this position is responsible for production of a wide range of printed and digital materials. The chosen candidate will work with in-house departments, print and sign shops, and outside vendors to assure production quality and timeliness of project completion. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Apply conceptual thinking and creativity to complex design problems, from conception to production
- Adept at design for digital applications
- Understands Brand identity and logo development
- Design and produce print-ready files for marketing materials including point-of-sale, arena signage, print ads and collateral, out-of-home and more
- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator technical proficiency
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Department’s Director, Project Manager, graphic designers, and video editors
- Communicate effectively with other departments when producing collateral
- Ability to distill complex briefs and objectives into single-minded ideas with outstanding creative solutions
- Ability to prioritize, solve and close issues
- Excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Detail-oriented and well organized
- Demonstrates a positive and cheerful attitude
- Ability to multi-task on complex projects
- Comfortable presenting concepts and campaigns to internal decision-makers and senior executives
- Flexible and accommodating to the needs of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills a must
- Understanding of proper file format for digital, and print
- Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing and resolve any issue that arise
- Provide image retouching, clipping paths, additional image manipulation and prepared for online, mobile, and print applications
- Create PDFs for printers and large format sign machines
- Conduct press checks
- Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time
You Have These:
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Arts preferred
- Must have a strong portfolio available in digital format (PDF or link)
- This position is located in office. Remote won’t be considered.
- Normal office hours Monday-Friday
- Extended hours may be needed based on business needs
- Travel may also be required
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