Freelance Digital Designer

This is a Freelance Job

The Big Ten Network is seeking a Freelance Digital Designer to join their team remotely. As the Freelance Digital Designer, you will produce and deliver digital graphics with a primary focus on live social media coverage of Big Ten athletic events on the West Coast. You will work within the Digital Department.

This is a freelance position (September-May) offering up to 40 hours per week. This position will report to the Director, Creative Services, and will preferably be based in Los Angeles.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contribute to West-Coast live event coverage by updating existing templates and assets to produce graphics for BTN's social channels – with a focus on timely delivery, accurate information and smart creative decisions
• Provide flexible design support for frequent and close collaboration with the Digital department's live posting team
• Create custom high-impact thumbnail art for BTN's YouTube channels to help video content stand out on the Home/Search/Browse/Suggested features to boost engagement and click-through
• Design thumbnails for features and specialized content – ''The Journey,'' ''Crossover'' series, and beyond with potential to ramp up production and refresh thumbnails for key sports highlights and weekly recurring studio programming
• Help produce marketing communications artwork for BTN's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, B1G+, with a focus on templated platform-specific assets supporting the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) team

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 2+ years of experience producing digital graphic content; accustomed to the speed of daily design production
• Production/editing experience with intercollegiate athletics programs or professional sports teams
• Ability to work flexible hours, including regular evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to be detail oriented, proactive, and a team player
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and other graphics production tools
• Deep knowledge of Big Ten Athletics and familiarity with Big Ten Network's programming, talent, and brand initiatives
• Affinity for pop culture/emerging trends, particularly on YouTube and video-first platforms