Chicago Sky - Junior Graphic Designer (Seasonal)

Graphic Designer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Chicago Sky

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Are you a creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling? The Chicago Sky are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and creative Graphic Designer (Seasonal) to join our dynamic team and contribute to our creative projects. As a Graphic Designer (Seasonal), you will play a crucial role in collaborating on our creative endeavors and helping bring our brand to life. This is a hybrid, part time role based in Chicago.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

• Work closely with the Creative team to support their initiatives, bringing your unique perspective and creativity to the table.
• Transform strategic concepts into visually compelling, original designs that resonate with our target audience.
• Actively participate in team brainstorming sessions and design reviews, contributing fresh ideas and insights.
• Demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools, including Photoshop and Illustrator. Proficiency in After Effects and PowerPoint are a bonus.
• Ability to adhere to a brand/season style guides to ensure graphics align with the current design standards.
• Assist in additional organizational creative needs including but not limited to print graphics, digital/social graphics, billboards, email marketing, flyers, signage, promotional items, logo design, partnership decks etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently deliver creative work that is both accurate and consistent.
• Strong conceptual thinking skills with the ability to understand brand strategy and apply it across all aspects of projects.
• Willingness to accept feedback on design work from the Sr. Manager of Brand Creative & Design and other departments.
• Bring a creative, resourceful, and problem-solving mindset to your work.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Possess an enthusiastic, creative, and curious personality, eager to explore new design trends and techniques.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar role. Experience in the sports industry is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. (After Effects knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to work in project management software.
• Must submit strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and a demonstrated ability to elevate the creative look and feel of a brand. Portfolio should show knowledge of design theory including principles such as color, typography, composition skills, logo design, artistic ability, and creativity.
• Working knowledge of sports, social media, in-game entertainment, and ability to meet tight timelines.
• Demonstrate the qualities of a strong team player by collaborating effectively with others to foster a positive and creative team culture.
• Extremely detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Attention to detail, both visually and grammatically.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be based in Chicago as this is a hybrid role.
• Able to work up to 30 hours a week, including nights and weekends when required.
• Must be able to attend ALL home games at Wintrust Arena.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Portfolio required for consideration.

Compensation

$20-27 per hour, up to 30 hours a week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.