Graphic Designer

Job Description

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are integral to who we are as an organization. We believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work. We welcome individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups to apply and join our team. Even if you feel as if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we still strongly encourage you to apply.

The Pirates Why

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by:
• purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture;
• deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues;
• passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and
• meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball.

At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service.

Job Summary

This Graphic Design position is an entry level role, working in a team approach with members of the digital content team on a variety of projects and assignments. The ideal candidate is a proactive individual, with well-developed critical thinking skills who can process, react to, and solve problems in a timely manner as they arise.

WHY YOU?

You are a rare breed who enjoys telling the story and narrative of a brand via beautiful, well thought out and strategized design. You gain satisfaction in finding the perfect solution for various projects. You take pride in communicating your vision cross-departmentally while still being an integral leader of the Pirates brand. When not creating a beautiful design, you are excited to actively work with the design team to help with branding and conceptual thinking for other platforms and mediums.

Responsibilities

Primary:
• Clearly communicate and present ideas through visuals to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand the Pirates brand, voice, and audience to produce visuals that inspire our brand story while also building authentic relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization.
• Collaborate with other creative team members and attend project and team meetings.
• Accept real and constructive feedback when necessary.
• Work with other creative team members to produce cohesive content and designs for all platforms and mediums.
• Always represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in a positive and professional manner.
• All other duties assigned by Director, Creative & Productions.

Requirements

Required:
• Four-year related degree and a minimum of 1-3 years design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm.
• Knowledge of the graphic production process.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, working knowledge of motion graphics.
• Possess strong conceptual skills, high level sense of design, layout and typography, a broad thinker who can offer a variety of design solutions.
• Adaptable and quick learner. Must be able to apply style guides creatively while upholding brand identity for the Pirates Baseball Team.
• Ability to work Gamedays throughout the season.

Desired:
• Ability to capture image through photo or video is a plus.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2b8w2-3-139-87-133-42 in your application.