Senior Graphic Designer
Pacers Sports and Entertainment
Indianapolis, INFull Time Job
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a talented Senior Graphic Designer to join the team as a full-time employee to assist in the design, development and production of best-in-class creative that connects to our audiences through shared culture passion and pride. This position will work across the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indiana Mad Ants and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. A successful candidate must be an organized, inspired individual who demonstrates a high level of technical ability, strong sense of design principles and ability to clearly communicate how their design decisions support the business objective. The Senior Graphic Designer will be a strong problem solver who supports a wide-range of initiatives and campaigns across the Pacers Sports & Entertainment enterprise, including digital, social, print media, and helping to evolve and develop the creative needs for the organization's brand identity and visual standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as a lead designer in asset creation for traditional and digital channels.
• Create identity/logo design for internal initiatives and events, as well as corporate partner events and programs.
• Design in-game graphics and animations for digital channels.
• Adapt design elements to carry out the continuity of the brand(s) throughout all collateral based on supporting strategy and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with photographers and videographers to produce creative and visually appealing content that align to the organizations business goals.
• Work closely with the brand team to develop the creative needs of the organization, including the evolution and documentation of the organization's visual standards.
• Present designs and concepts to clients and stakeholders for approval and feedback.
• Design retail capsules and products that connect with our audiences through culture.
• Author and develop style guides and identity systems for various programs and sub-brands.
• Prepare images for production through color correction and photo retouching techniques.
• Prepare final layouts for print and assist in the production process.
• Mentor intermediate and junior designer(s) and provide guidance in creating concepts, layouts and final artwork.
• Assist on location and in-studio during photo shoots and special events.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual needs to be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• At least 5 years of full-time experience in a graphic design role for an entertainment brand, creative agency or sports team/league.
• Strong sense of design and thorough understanding of design theory including principles such as color, typography, and composition.
• Advanced ability in Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and other graphic design technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed design decisions.
• Intermediate experience using project management processes and software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Passion for sports and specifically basketball.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain smoothly functioning relationships across various departments.
• Ability to lead projects and take on more responsibility as the business dictates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends to assist in game night coverage.
Please note that in order to be considered for the Senior Graphic Designer position, candidates must include a portfolio of work that represents a diverse, creative skillset including but not l