Share Email Opening Title Senior Graphic Designer  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description The Pirates Why The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by: purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture; deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues; passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball. At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service. Job Summary: This Senior Graphic Design position is an upper-level working role, working in a team approach with other Designers, Interns, and the Art Director on a variety of projects and assignments. Assignments primarily come from the Art Director and the Creative Project Manager. The ideal candidate is a proactive individual, with well-developed critical thinking skills who can process, react to, and solve problems in a timely manner as they arise. Why You? You are a rare breed who enjoys telling the story and narrative of a brand via beautiful, well thought out and strategized design. You gain satisfaction in finding the perfect solution for various projects. You take pride in communicating your vision cross-departmentally while still being an integral leader of the Pirates brand. When not creating a beautiful design, you are excited to actively work with the design team to help with branding and conceptual thinking for other platforms and mediums. Responsibilities: Primary: Understand the Pirates brand, voice, and audience to produce visuals that inspire our brand story while also building authentic relationships Design print, outdoor and web ads for various marketing initiatives; also participate in integration of concepts into television and web commercials. Conceptualize, plan, and execute designs for logos, tickets, brochures, direct mail, invitations, signage, and other collateral pieces for sales departments, while meeting deadlines. In coordination with others in the design group, design, and layout pages of Pirates publications, including but not limited to Media Guide, Yearbook, and First Pitch Magazine. Participate in brainstorming sessions with creative team in order to establish a cohesive advertising campaign each season. Keeping in mind the priorities of individual departments, establish and adhere to a defined and realistic delivery schedule related to the department's goals and the goals of the organization as a whole. Ensure that all creative design solutions meet the standards defined in the Pirates' brand style guide. Effectively communicate design rationale and concepts to department leadership. Work closely with outside agencies, contractors, printers, and other vendors as required, advising and policing Pirates branding & logo usage. Maintain an up-to-date library of all art elements, including team marks/logos, and photos. Stay informed on developments and trends in visual arts, graphic design, and software. Other duties as assigned by Marketing Department Leadership. Secondary: Facilitate photo shoots, both with team photographer and within the department when appropriate Ability to work some Gamedays throughout the season.   Position Requirements Required: Four-year related degree and a minimum of 5-8 years of design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm. Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, working knowledge of motion graphics. Possess strong conceptual skills, a high-level sense of design, layout, and typography, a broad thinker who can offer a variety of design solutions. An adaptable and quick learner. Must be able to apply style guides creatively while upholding brand identity for the Pirates Baseball Team. Expert knowledge of the graphic production process. Desired: Graphic Design experience in a sports or entertainment setting. Photography skills. Drawing skills.   Location Pittsburgh, PA   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://PittsburghPirates.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Data Scientist, Research & Development in Pittsburgh, PA Posted on: 4/19/2024 [Apply Now]

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