Los Angeles Lakers
Junior Graphic Designer
Los Angeles Lakers, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Job Title:
Junior Graphic DesignerDepartment:
MarketingReports to:
Senior DesignerDepartmental Goal:
To build Lakers brand affinity and the future fan pipeline by creating daily, engaging team content and leveraging digital platforms, while also helping other departments reach fans and publish their content via digital platforms.Position Summary:
This position serves as in-house junior graphic designer, developing visual concepts for the Marketing department and any other internal department needing assistance, while maintaining the Lakers brand look and feel.Key Metrics Used To Evaluate Performance
Quality of graphics createdAmount and timeliness of projects and jobs completedSatisfaction feedback from other internal departmentsEssential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)
Create assets to be used on Lakers.com, social channels, and emailProvide event support (e.g. invitations, signage)Design promotional material (e.g. posters, flyers, postcards, etc.)Serve needs of multiple departments while maintaining visual integrity of the brandUp to 50% of time spent on projects for Corporate Partnerships and Ticketing departmentsAssist with event photography (documenting, editing, and posting all aspects of Lakers and South Bay Lakers game days and other off-site events)Photograph select Lakers events (Community Relations, South Bay Lakers, etc.)Sourcing photography, retouching, and resizing when neededAssist with photo shoots, as neededEducation (Required/ Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Fine Arts/Film/Media, or a related field (required)Previous Experience
A minimum of one to three (1-3) years working in graphic designExperience with photo editing and manipulation of graphics for sponsor mockups and marketing presentationsPrevious experience in social content creation, advertising, sports, or entertainment is preferredTechnology Capabilities
Adobe Creative SuiteAfter Effects, Figma is a plusMicrosoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Windows)Canon photography equipmentKnowledge, Skills, Abilities
Highly organized, motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task under the pressure of deadlinesStrong understanding of graphic design principles, methods and practices, as well as all phases of design, production, and delivery for web, electronic and print materialsA fundamental understanding of layout, typography, and photography for print and webKnowledge of current design trends and best practicesKnowledge of production for collateral including resolution, sizes and file typesAbility to ensure consistent branding standardsAbility to use production techniques such as color correcting and create clipping paths to prepare filesAbility to give and take design directionExcellent grammatical, spelling, proofreading abilitiesAble to come up with original ideas for designs, as well as integrate ideas from othersStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a teamKnowledge of basketball (preferred)Experience in event photography (preferred)Previous experience working with celebrities or professional sports players (preferred)Physical Demands
Must be able to lift a min of 25lbs. and walk significant distances in arena on game daysLocation
El Segundo, downtown Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena for Laker home games), and other occasional off-site eventsTravel
Less than 10% of timeHours
Hybrid schedule, 2 days on-site. This position requires constant attention due to the continuous nature of the news cycle. Regular office hours (9am- 5:30pm M-F), must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays to complete deadlines as needed.The pay for this role is $67,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications.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.By continuing with an application, you agree to the Lakers Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
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Junior Graphic DesignerDepartment:
MarketingReports to:
Senior DesignerDepartmental Goal:
To build Lakers brand affinity and the future fan pipeline by creating daily, engaging team content and leveraging digital platforms, while also helping other departments reach fans and publish their content via digital platforms.Position Summary:
This position serves as in-house junior graphic designer, developing visual concepts for the Marketing department and any other internal department needing assistance, while maintaining the Lakers brand look and feel.Key Metrics Used To Evaluate Performance
Quality of graphics createdAmount and timeliness of projects and jobs completedSatisfaction feedback from other internal departmentsEssential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)
Create assets to be used on Lakers.com, social channels, and emailProvide event support (e.g. invitations, signage)Design promotional material (e.g. posters, flyers, postcards, etc.)Serve needs of multiple departments while maintaining visual integrity of the brandUp to 50% of time spent on projects for Corporate Partnerships and Ticketing departmentsAssist with event photography (documenting, editing, and posting all aspects of Lakers and South Bay Lakers game days and other off-site events)Photograph select Lakers events (Community Relations, South Bay Lakers, etc.)Sourcing photography, retouching, and resizing when neededAssist with photo shoots, as neededEducation (Required/ Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Fine Arts/Film/Media, or a related field (required)Previous Experience
A minimum of one to three (1-3) years working in graphic designExperience with photo editing and manipulation of graphics for sponsor mockups and marketing presentationsPrevious experience in social content creation, advertising, sports, or entertainment is preferredTechnology Capabilities
Adobe Creative SuiteAfter Effects, Figma is a plusMicrosoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Windows)Canon photography equipmentKnowledge, Skills, Abilities
Highly organized, motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task under the pressure of deadlinesStrong understanding of graphic design principles, methods and practices, as well as all phases of design, production, and delivery for web, electronic and print materialsA fundamental understanding of layout, typography, and photography for print and webKnowledge of current design trends and best practicesKnowledge of production for collateral including resolution, sizes and file typesAbility to ensure consistent branding standardsAbility to use production techniques such as color correcting and create clipping paths to prepare filesAbility to give and take design directionExcellent grammatical, spelling, proofreading abilitiesAble to come up with original ideas for designs, as well as integrate ideas from othersStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a teamKnowledge of basketball (preferred)Experience in event photography (preferred)Previous experience working with celebrities or professional sports players (preferred)Physical Demands
Must be able to lift a min of 25lbs. and walk significant distances in arena on game daysLocation
El Segundo, downtown Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena for Laker home games), and other occasional off-site eventsTravel
Less than 10% of timeHours
Hybrid schedule, 2 days on-site. This position requires constant attention due to the continuous nature of the news cycle. Regular office hours (9am- 5:30pm M-F), must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays to complete deadlines as needed.The pay for this role is $67,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications.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.By continuing with an application, you agree to the Lakers Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
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