Sports - Property Sales - Designer

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
OVERVIEW

We are looking for a skilled and competent Designer to join our Sports Properties Group headquarted in New York in supporting the property sales team. This team partners the world's best brands with leading sports federations, leagues, and teams to create impactful sponsorships.
Our rightsholder clients include F1, Red Bull Racing, the Los Angeles Clippers, Major League Baseball, the DP World Tour and Riot Games to name a few.

The person who takes on this role should have a passion for graphic design, page layout, and visual storytelling. We'll rely on them to build tools that can sell big ideas and help brands imagine the possibilities of a future strategic partnership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build bold, visual storytelling materials that sell your creative ideas and excite brand audiences.
• Research, conceptualize, design, and produce outstanding sales enablement tools across a wide range of design projects including client sales materials, CAA creds presentations, pitch decks, case studies and educational tools.
• Transform data and audience insights into compelling visual stories.
• Internalize briefs from clients and internal stakeholders, estimate time required to complete the work and execute with excellence.
• Undertake a variety of projects simultaneously across a number of accounts, ensuring consistency across all mediums.
• Organize and maintain the department's archive of creative and campaign materials.

What you'll bring:
• You'll produce expertly designed content that meets and exceeds the project's objectives and requirements.
• You'll be a pro at presenting - effectively communicating and selling creative concepts and big ideas to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• You'll have good commercial awareness, ensuring that the creative vision is relevant and achievable throughout all processes of project delivery.
• You'll have your finger on the pulse and have up-to-date knowledge of social, pop-cultural and industry trends.
• You'll have the drive and ambition to help shape the Brand Solutions creative studio.
• You'll be able to multi-task, seamlessly bringing your creativity to multiple projects at any one time.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Two+ years of professional experience working as a Designer in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Expert design craft and technical awareness across Adobe CC and Microsoft software packages, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Graphic Design related degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• An impressive portfolio of work that demonstrates your creativity and experience working in a sales enablement role.
• Mastery of video editing software (Premiere Pro and After Effects) desired but not required.
• Proven experience working across various brands and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Confident presentation skills, verbal and written, with a strong attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with a proactive can-do attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build new relationships quickly.
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
• Must have an organized and detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

LOCATION

This role will be hybrid/remote based in the greater NYC area.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $65,000 - 90,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9n3o9-3-138-125-2-42 in your application.