Trainee, Brand Creative

Full Time Job
Trainee, Brand Creative - Hawks Studio

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 pace 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.

True Trainee Program Summary:
Here's your chance to experience a bold and dynamic organization firsthand. The Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena will be looking for passionate team players to participate in our 2021-2022 True Trainee Program. The program is designed to give top candidates real-life experience in the sports and entertainment industry, in addition to providing educational and networking opportunities. The program dates are September 2021-May 2022.

A quick summary about the Brand Creative - Hawks Studio Trainee role:
The Trainee role will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through mentorship and hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a professional sports and entertainment franchise. Trainees will work directly with the Brand Creative team to help with everything Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena-related, from team brainstorms to social design, to multichannel campaign production and more.

What the Brand Creative - Hawks Studio Trainee will be responsible for:
• Social content design, game day/night social design support, production support for multi-channel campaigns, photo retouching, logo design, advertising
• Production Support: Reformatting approved key art, versioning assets, photo resizing, and content swaps and adaptations
• Creative Support: Clipping out players, pulling photos, photo tagging, design/trend research, basic photo retouching, internal decks, and one-sheeters
• Social support: Templated design, game day/night design support, keep up to date with social trends and emerging features and innovations

What the Brand Creative Trainee needs to have:
• Post Grad (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation).
• Academic and/or Work experiences related to Graphic Design, Creative Arts or Marketing.
• A digital portfolio is required for consideration.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Ability to execute consistent designs aligned with existing style guides, brand standards, and processes
• Understanding of graphic design composition, typography, photo retouching, logo design
• Working knowledge of contemporary design, pop culture trends, emerging technology, photography and digital landscape in general. Knowledge and passion for sport is a plus!
• Ability to develop and articulate a design concept and demonstrate creative thinking with a clear design process/strategy
• Cares deeply about the quality of their work with a desire for improvement
• Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential information
• Must be organized, creative, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.

What we offer you:
Compensation and Benefits:
• $15.00/hour plus overtime
• Game tickets during Hawks season (as available)
• 50% discount on Atlanta Hawks merchandise
• Medical, dental and vision coverage option
• Holiday Pay (5 major holidays)

Relocation Information:
• Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Trainee. (Please note, this role must live and work out of the Atlanta, GA area.)
• Reliable transportation is also needed

Physical requirements
• None

If this opportunity is a job you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that may include a background check and drug screen.

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.