Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for 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. A successful candidate must be an organized, inspired individual who demonstrates a high level of technical ability, strong sense of design principles and attention to detail. We are looking for a smart, skilled, passionate person to join our talented, growing team.
The Senior Graphic Designer will support a wide-range of initiatives and campaigns, including digital, social and print media, along with helping to evolve and develop the creative needs for the organization’s brand identity and visual standards.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead designer in asset creation for Blackhawks digital channels, including Blackhawks.com, social media channels and e-mail/digital marketing.
- Identity/logo design for internal initiatives and events as well as corporate partner events and programs.
- Work with existing creative and deliver supporting designs, as well as execute original designs based on supporting strategy and brand guidelines.
- Work closely with the Creative Director to develop the creative needs of the organization, including the evolution of the organization’s brand identity and visual standards.
- Conceptualize and build custom creative concepts for sales pitches and client presentations.
- Prepare images for production through color correction and photo retouching techniques.
- Prepare final layouts for print and assist in the production process.
- Assist the Creative Director with workflow and management of day-to-day design operations.
- Mentor intermediate and junior designer(s) and provide guidance in creating concepts, layouts and final artwork.
- Assist with bid process, selection of commercial printers and management of relationships with vendors during production process.
- Administer logo usage and execution of brand standards.
- Assist on location and in-studio during photo shoots and special events.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
- Minimum 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 and other graphic design technologies.
- Intermediate ability in HTML and CSS across digital platforms (desktop, table and mobile).
- Intermediate ability in After Effects and use of 3D and text effect plugins for creating presentation graphics, video intros, and web features.
- 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 hockey.
- 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.
- Must present a portfolio of works that represents a diverse, creative skill set including:
- Publication layout
- Typography
- Interactive/user interface design
- Identity/logo design
- Photo editing and composition
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.