Junior Graphic Designer

About Authentic Brands Group

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of iconic and beloved intellectual property, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all stakeholders. A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. With nearly 2,000 licensing partners across 150 countries and a wide distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

Why Authentic

You’ll have access to resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology in a nimble environment. This is not your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. We are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands. At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

The Junior Graphic Designer will join our Entertainment & Media Creative team to support the creation of compelling brand storytelling and creative development for Authentic's Entertainment division. This collaborative, hands-on team handles everything from new business, partner and category pitches to day-to-day creative needs for brands such as Shaquille O’Neal, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Kevin Hart, Marilyn Monroe, and more. The ideal candidate is creative, has a distinct point of view on design, an eye for detail, and enjoys collaborating with a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitches & Presentations: assist in creating tailored, brand-right pitches and presentations including mockups, infographics, and creative concepts, showcasing strong layout and typography abilities
• Brand Assets & Storytelling: develop a deep understanding of brands and how to convey their voices and personalities across mediums
• Brand Books & Style Guides: work with the team on brand books, style guides, brand guides, etc.
• Branding and Creative Production for Owned Experiences: event graphics & collateral
• Brand Marketing Deliverables:
  • Digital & Print Ads
  • Division Recaps & Brand Case Studies
• Social Media Content Development
• Creative Workflow: from brief to release and production
• Translate and adapt existing brand guidelines to support product development, brand extensions, POP, signage, and more
• Ensure consistency of visual communications across all touchpoints and adherence to brand standards throughout the creative process

Must Haves

• Approximately 1+ year of experience as a Graphic Designer or a degree in Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite with focus on InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Strong graphic design portfolio
• Basic knowledge of layout, typography, composition, color, and other design fundamentals
• Web, video, motion graphics, and/or retouching experience a plus
• Experience in creative problem solving, innovative visual storytelling, and working across disciplines
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and a team player

Compensation

Primary Location Salary Range: $70,000

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