Graphic Designer Job at Indianapolis Indians in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Indians
indianapolis, Indiana | 1 weeks ago
The ideal candidate will also bring complementary creative skills or interests in photography, videography, illustration, merchandise design and/or motion design.Major ResponsibilitiesConceptualize and execute creative for marketing campaigns across digital, social, email, advertising, print, outdoor, in-venue and other platforms.Work with the Creative Director to translate campaign strategies and concepts into cohesive visual systems that can be applied across multiple channels.Develop original creative concepts while maintaining strong standards in typography, composition, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.Maintain and strengthen the Indianapolis Indians visual identity while adhering to established brand standards.Serve as a primary creative resource for family-focused initiatives, including Rowdie, Knot Hole Kids Club, youth programming, and family promotions.Collaborate with the retail team on apparel, headwear, merchandise graphics, seasonal collections, and retail marketing.Support retail and organizational content through photography and/or video based on experience and skill set, including product, lifestyle, promotional, and social content.Develop original illustrations, icons, patterns, or other graphic elements when appropriate.Create and adapt visual content for Victory Field, including videoboard graphics, signage, and other game-day applications.Support marketing, sponsorship, community, ticketing, and other departments with high-quality creative that balances departmental needs with brand consistency.Manage multiple projects from concept through final production while meeting established deadlines.Prepare artwork for digital, print, signage, merchandise, and other production environments and coordinate with vendors when necessary.Stay current on trends in graphic design, sports branding, entertainment, merchandise, social content, and emerging creative technologies.Skills and QualificationsStrong portfolio demonstrating excellent graphic design fundamentals, including typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy is required.2+ years of professional graphic design experience; sports, entertainment, lifestyle, consumer brand or agency experience is a plus.Demonstrated ability to develop a visual concept and extend it into a cohesive campaign across multiple applications and platforms.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.Strong conceptual thinking and ability to contribute original creative ideas.Creative mindset with an understanding of what makes live entertainment engaging and memorable.Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to receive creative direction while also independently developing and executing ideas.Photography and/or videography experience, particularly lifestyle, product, event or sports content is preferred.Experience designing apparel, merchandise or consumer products is a plus.Illustration skills and experience developing original artwork is beneficial.Interest in sports, entertainment, culture, fashion and fan-focused brands.CompensationSalary commensurate with experience, plus bonus structure (when eligible)Benefits include paid vacation & sick time, 401(k) plan (when eligible) and health, dental and vision insuranceAbout the Indianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past six seasons.
Full-Time