
Wilson Sporting Goods is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Chicago
Wilson Sporting Goods, Chicago, IL, US, 60290
Overview
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.
What You'll Do
The Senior Graphic Designer works under the direction of the Art Director, providing design and creative solutions for the marketing needs of our Sportswear business (apparel + footwear). The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for managing the complete graphic design process from initial concept to production, including motion and graphic design. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of work and experience in a variety of campaign and digital design disciplines.The successful candidate will be passionate about creating visually appealing and engaging designs that help us achieve our strategic goals.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Partners with Art/Creative Director, 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 upcoming product launches.
Designs across mediums including digital, social, D2C, marketing sell-in, activations/events, POP, packaging, and other specialty projects as assigned by the Art Director and Project Manager.
Works with internal and external photographers on campaign and product photoshoots.
Collaborates with copywriters on strategy, details, background, layouts and client direction for various projects.
Works with the project manager to keep projects on track while managing multiple initiatives at once
What We're Looking For
This role requires an associate degree in graphics or a related area; bachelor’s degree preferred plus at least 5 years of in-house or agency graphic design experience and a strong 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
Knowledge of photography and lighting
Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Motion and video design abilities
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
What We’ll Provide
A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $85,000-100,000 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.
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In Summary: The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for managing the complete graphic design process from initial concept to production . The successful candidate will be passionate about creating visually appealing and engaging designs that help us achieve our strategic goals . This role requires an associate degree in graphics or a related area; bachelor’s degree preferred plus at least 5 years of in-house or agency graphic design experience and a strong portfolio of previous work .
En Español: En Wilson, estamos aquí para empoderar a cada ser humano a vivir como un atleta. Pasión. Creatividad. Integridad. Trabajo en equipo. Ambición. Innovación. Estas son las cualidades que han hecho de Wilson Sporting Goods Co. la marca número uno de equipos deportivos del mundo. Nos reunimos para ganar, crecer y celebrar. Todos jugamos por el Equipo Wilson. Todos tenemos un papel que desempeñar dentro de nuestra organización y trabajamos hacia el mismo objetivo. Un equipo, un sueño. Creemos que ser atleta no es algo que hagas, es lo que eres. Es un código universal de conducta, una forma de ver el mundo y cómo te presentas todos los días. Buscamos diversas voces y bienvenidas a todas las personas. Nuestro equipo está compuesto por individuos con antecedentes únicos, puntos de vista y experiencias. El diseñador gráfico senior es responsable de administrar el proceso completo del diseño gráfico desde el concepto inicial hasta la producción, incluyendo movimiento y diseño grafico. El candidato ideal tendrá una sólida cartera de trabajo y experiencia en una variedad de disciplinas de diseño digital y de campaña.El candidato exitoso estará apasionado por crear diseños visualmente atractivos e interesantes que nos ayuden a alcanzar nuestros objetivos estratégicos. Las responsabilidades específicas incluyen, pero no se limitan a: Socios con el director artístico/creativo, equipos de marketing y diseñadores internos, para desarrollar campañas y ejecuciones creativas desde el conceptos hasta las producciones. Otras calificaciones incluyen: Ejemplos de trabajo estratégico a nivel de campaña y diseño construido. Excelente conocimiento laboral de computadoras Mac y software adobe. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma y el software asociado del diseño Conocimiento de fotografía e iluminación Conocimientos en Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Motion y habilidades de diseño de video Comprensión básica de la producción impresa Atención sólida al detalle con una fuerte organización y habilidad de gestión de proyectos Habilidades fuertes de comunicación para presentar información eficazmente, responder preguntas y trabajar con los equipos interfuncionales Capacidad probada para trabajar bajo presión, priorizar y cumplir múltiples plazos Lo que vamos a proporcionar Una estimación razonable del rango salarial es de $ 85,000-100,000 por año en el momento de esta publicación. Dentro del alcance, el acceso individual se determina por factores tales como las habilidades relacionadas con el empleo, experiencia relevante, educación y / o capacitación. Por favor tenga en cuenta que la gama de detalles profesionales no incluye bonos competitivos activos. Ofrecemos un entorno de trabajo abierto, colaborativo y de alta tecnología con las mejores comodidades y beneficios de clase, incluyendo: Medicina, odontología y visión descuentos en el tránsito antes de impuestos 401k) junto a la compañía Seguro de vida licencia por maternidad/paternidad pagada Oportunidades profesionales de desarrollo Programas de voluntariado Salones para equipos de construcción Salones en productos Wilson y Amer Deportes En el club de salud horas de verano Las ligas deportivas / equipos patrocinadas por la empresa Divertencia, salones activas en empresas alrededor de los principales eventos deportivos Wilson Sporting Goods Co. es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes calificados serán considerados sin tener en cuenta su raza, color, religión, género, origen nacional, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de sexo, expresión del genero, estatus protegido veterano, discapacidad u otras características legalmente protegidas. #J-18808-Ljbffr