Major League Baseball (MLB) - Social Design (seasonal)

Social Media Freelancer is needed in United States.

Client: Major League Baseball (MLB)

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Seasonal

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Job Description

This position will support marketing efforts through digital graphic design for MLB events, editorial, brand, sponsorship, ticket sales, advertising, paid content, etc. The Designer must be a team player who can balance creativity and tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and design daily graphics for all digital and social platforms and ensure the look and feel stays on brand.
• Support Director and Designers on the creation of graphics and design templates for daily and featured concepts.
• Work with editors & social coordinators to understand the project pipeline and objectives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas.
• Contribute to the creation of new concepts for designed graphics, templates, and jewel event imagery.
• Stay current on design and social trends and share with other members in the team on best practices.
• Work days/nights, weekends and holidays for live game coverage, on rotated basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• BA in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Graphic Designer.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong knowledge of Asana, Google apps and MS Office apps.
• Manage time effectively, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A keen eye and confidence when it comes to graphic design, typography, and information design.
• Capable of working within the guidelines of an existing graphics package to maintain consistency and quality.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of multiple social media platforms – specifically Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok.
• Demonstrates proficiency in typography, layout, hierarchy, branding, and photo manipulations.
• Must be flexible, deadline-driven, a great collaborator, and must be able to deliver graphics with complete accuracy.
• Knowledge of baseball a plus as it pertains to sports graphics.
• Capable of taking initiative, following department processes and procedures. Must adhere to existing workflow and file structure.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and overtime as needed.

Pay Rate

$30-$34 per hour. The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Company Culture

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. MLB aims to empower its workforce to be at their best by creating experiences that foster success.

Equal Opportunity Employment

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Applicant Rights

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