Marketing - Graphic Design Intern

Baltimore Ravens

Graphic Design Intern

General Description: While working closely with each of the graphic designers in the Ravens Brand Strategy & Advertising group, the Graphic Design Intern will handle a variety of projects to support all Ravens Marketing initiatives. They will assist in the creation of Ravens event, brand and ticket marketing materials, digital and social media ads, stadium videoboard graphics, team publications and more. This position is a highly collaborative opportunity to work with a team of designers who support all aspects of the Ravens organization.

The Graphic Design Intern will handle a high volume of production work, including the creation of alternate sizes and formats for large scale campaigns; and will also be tasked with suggesting and bringing new concepts to consider for existing initiatives.

Notably, the Graphic Design Intern will spearhead at least one signature project over the course of their time with the organization that will also serve to enhance their portfolio.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Production

• Support the Ravens Marketing team in the creation and delivery of graphics to promote and activate all initiatives including events, fan activation programs, brand campaigns and ticket promotions.
• In many cases, be responsible for creating alternate versions and formats for placements across print, digital and in-stadium touch points. This will also include edits to existing materials and updates to be made throughout the season as games and events take place.
• Collaborate with the other designers in the group, as well as marketing personnel, on each specific initiative to ensure that all materials are created and delivered accurately and on time.
• Use creative skills to not only work with the group to deliver on these assets but to consider alternate options, styles, and new ideas that could extend the brand, whether it be to reach a new audience or for use on a new platform
  
  

Key Projects

• Work on creative projects that the department handles focusing specifically on Fan Engagement programs and events including: The Ravens Gaming League; Ravens RISE (youth football / girls flag football); sweepstakes and contest promotion; and Marketing events such as the Ravens NFL Draft Party, Training Camp, Countdown to Kickoff and A Purple Evening

• Create a variety of graphic elements to support the Ravens Cheerleaders and Marching Ravens, including social media content, print collateral and end-of-season yearbooks
• Be responsible for at least one signature project to be mutually identified to best suit the interests and skills of the hire. Possible projects include a giveaway poster series, apparel items for retail use or the rebrand of an existing identity for a specific marketing initiative.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or pending degree in the Spring of 2024) with the ability to show 1-2 years of experience creating graphics for a business, school or other entity. This can be through a previous job, previous internship or class project resulting in real world usage.
• Possess good knowledge of the business of sports to understand how marketing, and by association graphic design, help contribute to the overall business operation of a professional sports organization.
• Experience in creating advertising, identity packages, and promotional materials for a variety of mediums including print publications, printed signage, web, email, and social among other touch points.
• Portfolio of work including both digital and print executions required.

Requisite Abilities and/or Skills:

• Creativity, ability to work well with others, openness to accept and seek feedback are key to succeeding in this role.
• Experience with Adobe Creative suite, most importantly Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign a must.
• Experience with a work management software such as Asana a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and have some experience preparing files for print, digital, and other tangible items such as t-shirts, hats or giveaway items.
• Experience with animation, photography, and photo management software such as Photoshelter is highly desirable, but not required for this position.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to learn quickly.
• Must have the ability to work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the online application
• Complete the additional screening questions on the application

ALL OF THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATIONS MISSING ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL, THEREFORE, NOT BE REVIEWED.

The Baltimore Ravens is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's or employee's race, gender, age, national origin, color, religion, disability or any other protected basis under applicable law.