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Senior Designer

Endeavor

New York, NY 06-13-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
IMG Fashion Events Senior Designer

Purpose of the position:

IMG Fashion is seeking a Senior Designer that will support the internal creative team in the development, design, execution of innovative and visually stunning ideas for our brands and global client base.

The candidate should follow current design trends and be skilled in visual/experiential design, have a deep interest in the fields of retail, art, live communication and digital. They should maintain a problem-solving/solutions orientated mindset as well as be self-motivated to drive creative thinking. This individual would excel while working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment supporting the Marketing, Sales and Production divisions. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines are all part of the gig.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for creative development, including conception and design for New York Fashion Week + MADE branding and partner experiential activations
• Lead day-to-day creative for IMG Fashion Events projects, scope including:
• Development of mood boards, creative concepts, briefs, client decks or proposals, floorplans, design mocks, visual renderings
• Contribute to the development of the look and feel/style guidelines for IMG-owned fashion events
• Participate in brainstorms to generate concepts that align with event and partner objectives
• Design client pitch decks that are strategically sound, on-brand and meet the brief
• Design invites, and event collateral consisting of original designs, graphic elements, assets and visual treatments
• Design for social and art direct animated digital units
• Prioritize and schedule creative project needs, ensuring all deadlines and goals are met
• Manage and attend individual meetings with clients, vendors and other stakeholders connected to each project
• Develop solutions to improve design processes
• Ensure design and branding best practices for all events and shows
• Identify design and scenic resources needed for projects and events including staffing is a plus

Skills & Qualifications:
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, excellent time management, written and oral communication, presentation skills, and professional demeanor
• Strong graphic and typography design skills and a good grasp of traditional and interactive design, including Presentation Design, Layout, Branding, Event Graphics, Print and Digital Collateral
• Experience with event production, timelines, budgets
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, but also within a larger division construct
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Exceptional ability to execute high-quality, on-time deliverables
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Keynote and PowerPoint
• Strong interest in fashion, live events and experiential space, understanding of key cultural events and emerging trends in the industry
• Bachelor's degree in Design required or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working in an inhouse creative team or design agency

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r79pv9-3-138-125-2-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Endeavor

Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency William Morris Endeavor (WME); sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.