Designer
Horizon Media, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) includes the merger of Horizon Media's Scout Sports and Entertainment division and was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth. In addition, given the transformative impact that Web3 and the metaverse are expected to have in both the sports and experiences arenas, Horizon Media's recently launched metaverse consultancy, Chapter & Verse, also resides under the expanded offerings of HS&E.
What You’ll Do 75% - Design and Execution
Creation of dynamic mock-ups that translate promotional and experiential ideas into a realistic visual representation used for internal and external new business and existing client project development
Design and creation of materials necessary for client projects, including signage, print/digital ads, marketing collateral, premiums, schematics, spatial graphics, light animation, etc.
Collaboration with event, sales, strategy, and account teams to ensure creative execution across relevant projects
Lead creative-specific communication and coordination between internal teams, and relevant vendors and partners
Support Events team and Account teams in management and execution of all events and experiential campaigns including on-site creative supervision
Development, evolution and maintenance of one consistent brand look and feel across all materials (Decks, sales materials, brand guidelines, website, social media, proposals, etc.)
Includes creation of well-designed decks and case studies for business development team
15% - Strategy and Brainstorm
Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop marketing concepts and event activation strategies for clients and brand teams (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box), including participation in all brainstorms
Help lead client presentations with the creative and/or events and account teams
Communicate with the Associate Director to discuss: creative process, internal development and timelines.
Continue to bolster Horizon’s creative offerings and portfolio with eye-catching design
Confidence in presenting to colleagues and clients.
10% - Relationship Management
Keep Manager/Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables
Engage and effectively interact with other Horizon departments, i.e., business solutions teams, WHY, OOH
Uphold high standards when representing Horizon and our clients
Provide the highest level of client service
Who You Are
A sports fan
Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working on multiple clients and activations at a time
Passionate about the live and virtual event landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
Tremendous organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and competing priorities
An innovative thinker, concepting creative ideas for various activations
A strong writer, listener, communicator and presenter
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum) in Graphic Design or related field
2+ years of professional design experience at an agency or brand
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AI platforms
Proficiency in communicating and building relationships with 3D artists, photographers, illustrators, animators, and editors
Advanced knowledge of presentation software including PowerPoint and G-Slides with proven experience developing persuasive presentations
Print production experience (e.g., formatting print ready files, scaling art) for small- and large-scale projects
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
Animation/motion graphics/video experience is a plus
Event experience is a big plus
#LI-LT1 #LI-Hybrid #HSE
Salary Range $66,300.00 - $80,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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What You’ll Do 75% - Design and Execution
Creation of dynamic mock-ups that translate promotional and experiential ideas into a realistic visual representation used for internal and external new business and existing client project development
Design and creation of materials necessary for client projects, including signage, print/digital ads, marketing collateral, premiums, schematics, spatial graphics, light animation, etc.
Collaboration with event, sales, strategy, and account teams to ensure creative execution across relevant projects
Lead creative-specific communication and coordination between internal teams, and relevant vendors and partners
Support Events team and Account teams in management and execution of all events and experiential campaigns including on-site creative supervision
Development, evolution and maintenance of one consistent brand look and feel across all materials (Decks, sales materials, brand guidelines, website, social media, proposals, etc.)
Includes creation of well-designed decks and case studies for business development team
15% - Strategy and Brainstorm
Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop marketing concepts and event activation strategies for clients and brand teams (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box), including participation in all brainstorms
Help lead client presentations with the creative and/or events and account teams
Communicate with the Associate Director to discuss: creative process, internal development and timelines.
Continue to bolster Horizon’s creative offerings and portfolio with eye-catching design
Confidence in presenting to colleagues and clients.
10% - Relationship Management
Keep Manager/Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables
Engage and effectively interact with other Horizon departments, i.e., business solutions teams, WHY, OOH
Uphold high standards when representing Horizon and our clients
Provide the highest level of client service
Who You Are
A sports fan
Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working on multiple clients and activations at a time
Passionate about the live and virtual event landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
Tremendous organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and competing priorities
An innovative thinker, concepting creative ideas for various activations
A strong writer, listener, communicator and presenter
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum) in Graphic Design or related field
2+ years of professional design experience at an agency or brand
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AI platforms
Proficiency in communicating and building relationships with 3D artists, photographers, illustrators, animators, and editors
Advanced knowledge of presentation software including PowerPoint and G-Slides with proven experience developing persuasive presentations
Print production experience (e.g., formatting print ready files, scaling art) for small- and large-scale projects
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
Animation/motion graphics/video experience is a plus
Event experience is a big plus
#LI-LT1 #LI-Hybrid #HSE
Salary Range $66,300.00 - $80,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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