Graphic Designer, Team Sports

Team Sports Graphic Designer

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn't something you do, it's who you are. It's a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Team Sports creative team. As the Team Sports Graphic Designer, you will work under the direction of the Senior Designer, providing design and creative solutions for marketing campaigns across basketball, football, volleyball and soccer. This includes partnerships with the NFL, NBA, WNBA, Caitlin Clark, NCAA, and the AVP. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast paced, dynamic, and creative environment. This individual will analyze briefs, collaborate on creative executions, and develop and present design solutions for some of our most highly visible campaigns.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partners with Senior Designer, marketing teams, and internal designers to develop campaigns and creative executions from concept to production.
• Concepts around high-level campaign strategy and builds visual centers for 360 teams and agencies to execute on.
• Designs across mediums including digital, social, D2C, marketing sell-in, activations/events, POP, packaging, and other specialty projects as assigned by the Senior Designer and Project Manager.
• Works with internal and external photographers on campaign and product photoshoots including shoots with Wilson Advisory Staff.
• Collaborates with copywriters on strategy, details, background, layouts and client direction for various projects.
• Responsible for the collection and transfer of files for all types of projects with foreign and domestic venders to sample and produce.
• Coordinates with Production Staff to define specifications for quoting and bidding of various projects within defined design perimeters of project to ensure quality and proper execution.
• Provides marketing with cost estimates on a project-by-project basis regarding outside costs involved.
• Responsible for the ongoing implementation of Macintosh computers as a design and production tool to achieve great creative and cost saving company goals. Learns software updates and enhancements.
• Works with the project manager to maintain job status and time manage multi projects at one time.
• Other duties as assigned.

This role requires an Associate's Degree in Graphics or a related area; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 2 years of in-house or agency graphic design experience and a solid portfolio of previous work.

Other qualifications include:

• Examples of campaign level strategy work and design build out.
• Excellent working knowledge of Mac computers and adobe software. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma and associated design software
• Needs a basic working knowledge of photography, and lighting
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of print production.
• Solid attention to detail with strong organization and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and work with the cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Motion and video design abilities preferred.
• Photography and video knowledge preferred.
• Experiential design experience with brand retail or event activations preferred.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $65,000 - $75,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.