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About the position
The Associate Development Program is a paid 12-month full-time (temporary) experience designed for new or recent graduates who are looking to grow their professional sports experience. The format allows for structured professional development and hands-on learning. As a Brand Creative Associate, you will work with our talented staff on a broad-ranging roster of projects to ensure that a consistent brand message is communicated. The ideal candidate thinks conceptually, has exceptional design, communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to quality creative work. This position would work primarily at the team's headquarters in Lake Forest, IL with the ability for some remote work. 2025 Associate Development Program Dates: Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, May 22, 2026. Please Note: All candidates MUST supply links or attachments of work demonstrating graphic design experience.
Responsibilities
- Design materials that support season-related objectives and support marketing, sales, sponsorship, and community relations goals
- Develop promotional assets for a range of organizational needs, including social media and web graphics, e-mails, publications, apparel, digital display ads, and environmental graphics
- Create high-quality designs under tight deadlines while managing multiple job requests and revisions
- Keep projects on deadline and within budget
- Maintain consistent presentation of the Chicago Bears visual brand
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Commercial Art/Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience
- Proficient with current version of Adobe Creative Suite
- Skilled in both digital/multimedia and print creative
- Work independently while open to creative direction
- Multi-task and prioritize multiple projects daily
- Contribute to creative brainstorming
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
- Animation, web design, and copywriting experience a plus
- Knowledge of print production is desired
Benefits
- Core Coverage: Optional medical coverage (employer paid premium + employee paid deductible)
- Flexible Work Location: Up to 2 days a week of remote work (role dependent)
- Time to Recharge: 5 days of paid vacation time, 3 paid sick/mental health days plus 10 paid holidays, paid time off to volunteer
- Experiences: complimentary preseason tickets for one game, ability to buy additional tickets for home & away games
- Gear: yearly Bears gear package plus 50% off at the Bears Pro Shop
- Wellness: FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, access to onsite fitness facilities and BearsFit, complimentary Calm app access
- Connection: Social events for staff and their families, Employee Resource Groups, and more
- Professional Development: complimentary LinkedIn Learning access, professional development sessions, guest speakers, mentorship
