Graphic Designer

Job Description

We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best – host and entertain fans during a basketball game or special event. We've been closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on our communities and team members. As part of our commitment to health and safety, we are implementing a mandatory vaccine requirement for current full-time and part-time team members, as well as all newly hired employees. Learn more here.

Who are we: A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we're looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who are you: An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you're committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you'd be shocked if guests weren't positively impacted by their interactions with you.

Who is Hawks Studios:

Hawks Studios is an award-winning full-service in-house agency for the Atlanta Hawks family of brands. The studio provides cutting-edge creative, content, and production solutions for the Atlanta Hawks Marketing department, Global Sponsorship, Live Experience, External Affairs, Events/Activations, Membership, and Basketball Operations. As well as our affiliate brands: Hawks Talon Gaming Club, College Park Skyhawks, and State Farm Arena.

Job Summary:

We're looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join Hawks Studios. Reporting into Sr. Graphic Designer, this individual will support the team in telling the story of our brands through visually impactful, culturally relevant, and cutting-edge design/photography. The Graphic Designer will support the brand creative team in seasonal look & feel, campaign creative production, social content, game day support, photography, photo manipulation, and trainee development.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, organized, visual storyteller with a proven track record of pushing the limit when it comes to design innovation. This person must be able to build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and foster creativity/positivity within Hawks Studios. We're looking for a go-getter with an unwavering can-do attitude.

This role is highly collaborative, and the successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a consistent structure and atmosphere of creativity.

What you will do: (Responsibilities)
• Serve as a brand creative designer on major marketing campaigns, community initiatives, game night support, and more.
• Lead brand creative photography needs (game day & community).
• Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders
• Supports studio operations team on prioritization and project planning
• Support VP, Brand Creative on one-off projects
• Support Sr. Graphic Designers on campaign ideation and research
• Help lead and support the in-house team in the development, execution, and production
• Provide design strategy for omnichannel campaigns, grass-root activations, experiential events, logos, print collateral, mobile app, and direct mail.
• Ensure the studio is delivering best-in-class output, functioning efficiently, and instilling a culture of collaboration.

What we need from you:
• Advanced software skills required: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Bridge)
• Additional Software skills required: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, Teams, and Outlook), Keynote, Slack
• Primary skill set: Graphic Design, Photography, and Photo Manipulation
• Secondary skill set: Motion Graphics or Illustration
• Knowledge in designing static and animated ads for web, social, email, and display
• Knowledge of CMYK Printing Processes & large format production
• Ability to work on game nights, off hours, and on weekends whenever needed
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand business objectives and goals and prioritize tasks to meet said goals
• Ability to thrive as part of a team and be an effective team player.
• Ability to stay flexible, positive, resourceful, and reliable. Always do what's right, not what's easy or comfortable.
• Ability to innovate strategically, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to adhere to a strict NDA regarding top-level business and basketball operations projects
• Ability to carry 15lbs of equipment
• Ability to problem solve without much guidance/resources.
• Must be able to express individual creative abilities while incorporating creative direction from design leads
• Must be motivated, and a self-starter ready to ''push the envelope'' when it comes to creative design concepts

Education and Experience:
• 4+ years of graphic design experience
• 1+ years of photography experience (sports photography preferred)
• Bachelor's degree and/or certificate in Graphic Design, Photography, Motion Design
• Prior experience working in a creative environment, advertising/marketing firm, or related, with knowledge and enthusiasm for professional sports and live entertainment
• Experience across channels: digital, advertising, marketing, social, print

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpb03x-18-218-172-249-42 in your application.