Graphic Designer, Properties
About The Position
Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve. Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare sponsorship proposals and sales collateral for major brand partnership opportunities across the sports and entertainment landscape. We are looking for a talented individual to support the creative team on all materials our team brings to market. This individual can quickly adapt to new brands, maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency to elevate the presentation of marquee opportunities. We are looking for a true team player with a love of collaboration and a passion for raising bar. This individual has 5+ years of professional design experience within a large agency, pro sports team, or similar organization. Successful candidates will have mastery in Adobe CC (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and Ceros. This graphic design professional must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with a refined ability to lead. Successful candidates are highly creative and able to clearly articulate their approach, while being open to a variety of perspectives. This role can be based in either our New York or West Hollywood offices.
Requirements
- Design related degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a graphic design field.
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Google Slides.
- Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, as a valued member of the team.
- Must have strong organization and prioritization skills, with an ability to manage expectations and exercise flexibility as needed.
- Maintain a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, with consistent attention to detail.
- Must be able to operate with discretion and confidentiality across all projects.
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- All video editing experience and familiarity with Premiere Pro or After Effects is a plus.
- Previous experience in the sports and/or entertainment industries.
Responsibilities
- Design best-in-class sponsorship sales materials that create a compelling narrative for brands considering marquee partnership platforms, with a specific focus on Naming Rights and On-Uniform Branding opportunities.
- Serve as a Graphic Designer, producing compelling and creative work that rises above industry standards.
- Work collaboratively within our marketing solutions team to manage a pipeline of creative requests in support of the entire Excel Properties Division.
- Demonstrate a solutions-driven mentality, with the ability to navigate feedback from internal and external parties with poise.
- Maintain clear communication and diplomacy under tight timelines.
- Ability and interest in exploring new software, tools, and technology (e.g. AI) to continue to raise the bar and distinguish Excel from its competition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
