Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring a Graphic Designer to lead the creative direction of the franchise, ensuring brand consistency across digital and print platforms, while managing part-time and consultant designers.

• Years of Experience Required: 5-8 years (60-96 months) in the design field
• Experience Required: Graphic design, Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency, collaboration with multiple departments, and managing design teams
• Salary: Not mentioned
• Workplace Requirements: Must relocate to Los Angeles, CA, work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Education Requirements: Degree in digital design
• Hard Skills Required: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), motion graphics, video editing, 3D graphics
• Soft Skills Required: Interpersonal communication, decision-making, collaboration, attention to detail
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Professional sports design experience, animation, and web design

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Full Posting:

Los Angeles Sparks - Graphic Designer
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Sparks are seeking a Graphic Designer to serve as the creative lead for the franchise, ensuring the brand identity and guidelines are met across digital and print platforms. The position reports to the VP of Marketing & Communications and oversees part-time designers and consultants.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as the creative lead, ensuring brand identity and guidelines are met
• Collaborate with the Social Media team to ensure a consistent visual language across platforms
• Develop original concepts aligned with brand guidelines for special initiatives (e.g., All-Star Game voting)
• Work with the Game Entertainment and arena teams to develop creative themes and graphics
• Manage all creative requests, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives
• Build and develop team assets across digital and print platforms
• Drive the development of the Sparks visual brand and seasonal campaigns, working with external agencies
• Provide creative input and designs for marketing and promotional efforts
• Manage part-time and consultant designers, overseeing final creative approvals
• Work at LA Sparks home games and assist remotely for away games

Qualifications:
• Degree in digital design
• At least 5-8 years of experience in the design field
• Professional sports design experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Experience with animation, motion graphics, video editing, and 3D graphics is a plus
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and manage creative projects

Working Conditions:
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must relocate to Los Angeles, CA

Applications must include a portfolio for consideration.

This position offers the opportunity to lead creative efforts for a premier WNBA franchise, managing both the visual identity and brand consistency across all marketing platforms.