What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Rays Baseball Club LLC?
***Design portfolio must be attached with each submission
The Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies are seeking a creative, hard-working and team-oriented individual to join our ambitious, forward-thinking Rays Creative team. The Graphic Designer is expected to design engaging and high-level creative that will touch every part of our business. This graphic designer will contribute to our fun and energetic culture, bringing a positive attitude and a keen eye for creative problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Produce compelling art and visuals, functional graphic design, and excellent branding and campaign work from conception to completion
- Collaborate with Rays Creative team to push our brand creative forward in new and exciting ways
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Produce art for various creative initiatives such as, but not limited to:
- Social media Digital, print and out of home advertising
- Stadium signage and corporate partnership assets
- Promotional items/packaging
- Sales and analytics collateral and materials
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for global creative
- Foster strong working relationships with other creative team members
- Work hand-in-hand with project management staff, receiving feedback from stakeholders and teammates to create high impact dead-line driven projects
- Produce some designs during non-normal business hours in accordance with game days and vital baseball and soccer communications
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years of experience in a creative role within sports, entertainment or with an agency
- Creative problem solver
- Positive, friendly and team-oriented attitude
- Self-starter with multitasking experience
- Comfort working in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays
- Knowledge of current design trends and an interest in emerging visual styles
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Background and/or passion for fine art media
- Good copywriting instincts and a strong attention to detail
- High level skills in typography, spatial hierarchy and brand and logo creation
- Knowledge of baseball preferred
