The Graphic Designer is a full-time role on the creative team of OC Sports and Entertainment, creating visual assets for the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center. This role encompasses a broad range of design tasks across print, merchandise, and digital mediums. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of creative flair and technical proficiency and be ready to contribute to team projects while also capable of handling solo assignments with initiative and creativity. As a multi-faceted creative, the Graphic Designer plays an integral role in maintaining brand consistency while pushing the boundaries of visual design used to support a variety of departments with both internal and external work.

The Graphic Designer will assist their fellow Graphic Designers & Senior Graphic Designer with tasks and graphics as assigned. The Graphic Designer should be able to think outside the box and help the design team create fresh and new concepts. An ideal candidate will specialize in print-related design with a secondary focus on digital (web, digital display & social media). The ideal candidate is comfortable with production tasks, enjoys collaboration, and is unafraid to express creative ideas. The position also requires a candidate comfortable working with and communicating with different departments within the organization.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design creative assets, including print and digital ads, social media graphics, email templates, event signage, and merchandise, which align with the Anaheim Ducks brand identity and meet business objectives
Work closely with the Associate Creative Director to develop visual concepts and execute them
Ensure that all creative work is on-brand and consistent across all channels
Stay up-to-date on design trends and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the team's work
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring that deadlines and budgets are met
Work collaboratively with other departments to understand project requirements, provide design solutions, and meet stakeholder expectations
Prepare and deliver final creative assets in appropriate formats for various channels
Maintain organized design files and creative server folders to appropriately archive all creative work

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
1-3 years of graphic design experience, preferably within a sports, entertainment, or related industry
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and comfortable with digital design tools
Knowledge of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design principles
Knowledge of Figma a plus
A portfolio that demonstrates a range of skills from print to digital, including merchandise design
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work under the direction of the Associate Creative Director and alongside senior designers
Creative thinker with attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding design
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required – 1+

This position is on-site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.