Associate, Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job

Summary:
The Creative Services Department of the New York Mets is seeking a highly talented and motivated Associate Graphic Designer with the position running from May-October 2018. The position will be responsible for effectively and creatively communicating the Mets business objectives and brand messaging, while designing a high volume of outstanding quality print, digital and collateral materials in an efficient manner. 

Essential Duties:  
• Contribute to the development of approved art direction and execute the design of collateral, including: advertising and ticket sales materials, corporate sales presentation pieces, special event support materials, ballpark décor, promotional items, packaging and apparel
• Create ads, graphics and graphic templates for social and digital media
• Develop and illustrate logos and branding packages for New York Mets special events and organizational programs and key initiatives
• Produce layouts and advertisements for Mets publications (magazine, yearbook, media guide)
• Develop and implement impactful design concepts for New York Mets and Citi Field events
• Design still graphics for video boards, television spots, etc. in support of the Productions & Ballpark Entertainment department
• Provide samples of art direction and logos for materials not produced in-house
• Consult with outside vendors in production of materials: technical issues, proof correction or approval, etc.

Qualifications:

• Recent college graduate with BFA in Graphic Design or similar
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) and a working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. During the baseball season
• Motion graphics (After Effects, Photoshop) and video editing experience a plus
• Broad-based experience/understanding of integrated marketing (advertising, promotion, publicity, online, publishing)
• Ability to think strategically about the brand across multiple platforms, including print, digital, mobile, social and broadcast
• Preferred knowledge of baseball

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