Senior Graphic Designer
Company: D.C. United
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
D.C. United is seeking a talented Senior Graphic Designer to
join the team as a full-time employee. Your role will be crucial in
bringing D.C. United stories to life, conceptually and visually,
and in connecting with our audiences through shared culture,
passion, and pride. Your work will be instrumental in fostering a
strong connection with our audience. Working closely with Design
leadership, you will support the Graphics team from creative
development (ideation) to final execution (production). This
position will work across D.C. United and Audi Field.A successful
candidate must be an organized, inspired individual who
demonstrates a high level of technical ability, a strong sense of
design principles, and the ability to communicate clearly how their
design decisions support the business objective. The Senior Graphic
Designer will be a strong problem solver who is valued for their
ability to support a wide range of initiatives and campaigns across
the D.C United enterprise, including digital, social, and print
media. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of
design projects, from digital to print media, and play a crucial
role in evolving and developing the creative needs of the
organization's brand identity and visual standards.When applying
for this position, it's crucial that candidates include a portfolio
of their work. This portfolio should showcase their creative
process and demonstrate a diverse skillset, including but not
limited to publication layout, typography, interactive/user
interface design, identity/logo design and style guide development,
photo editing and compositing, motion graphics, retail/product
design, and environmental design.Essential Duties &
Responsibilities
- Serve as a lead designer in asset creation for traditional and
digital channels.
- Create identity/logo design for internal initiatives, events,
and 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.
- Your role will involve close collaboration with photographers
and videographers to produce creative and visually appealing
content that aligns with the organization's business goals.
- Work closely with the brand team to develop the organization's
creative needs, including the evolution and documentation of its
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 guide 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
RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to satisfactorily perform each duty. The requirements below
represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions.
- At least 5 years of full-time experience in a graphic design
role. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience
working with an entertainment brand, sports team/league, or a brand
aimed at building fandom.
- 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.
- A passion for sports.
- 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.Base pay is one part of the total compensation package and
is determined within a range. The good faith anticipated base pay
range for this role is shown below, and actual base pay will depend
on your skills, qualifications, experiences, location, and other
business and organizational needs.Anticipated pay: $52,500 -
$65,000 as a combination of base salary plus commission.All
candidates must complete a successful background check.D.C. United
is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are
seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for
continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.D.C. United
will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or
interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to
receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact
us to request accommodation.D.C. United is an equal opportunity
employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the
principles of equal opportunity and diversity.
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