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Job Description: We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar agency or other creative team environments preferred. To be able to deliver this we need you to have the following attributes: Portfolio of thoughtful work that demonstrates your conceptual abilities and design execution skills Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Proficiency in PowerPoint and and comfortable with presentation design Experience in 3D rendering software such as Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D is a plus Knowledge and application of color theory, typography, and design principles Knowledge of AI as a tool to enhance their own creative thinking and efficiency, not as a substitute Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints. Excellent attention to detail and organized. Eager to continue to evolve your skillset and expand capabilities as a well-rounded designer Knowledge of and genuine interest in a variety of sports, athletes and sports culture is a strong plus Proactive with the ability to manage projects independently Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow Key Responsibilities This role will report to the Associate Creative Director Conceive and implement design concepts and strategies in various digital mediums and oversee them to completion Assist creative team to quickly create compelling visuals, from initial comps to final assets for digital/social and print Support new business presentations with visual storytelling, the creation of mock-ups and development or presentation decks Work within brand guidelines while challenging yourself to think out of the box and elevate creative solutions Motivate, inspire and mentor junior members of the team Align with our Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects Actively seek out inspiration, cultural and industry trends to ensure concepts are fresh and relevant. Work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs The Perks Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning Agency with great culture, you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe. There is a whole heap of benefits that come with the role- a flexible holiday package starting at 20 days, corporate discounts, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement and much more. Our benefit plans have your total well-being in mind, and we offer an extensive list you can choose from to suit your needs. About MKTG Sports Entertainment MKTG S E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we ve ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands. Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better than they know themselves. MKTG S E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network. Working with us We’re an agency born of fanatics…fans of sports (yes, even pickleball). Fans of music (we sing in the shower). Fans of data (we’re proud nerds). Fans of art (from exhibitions to film). Fans of culture (this is huge). And that means we put it all in for what we love, truly understanding what fans need, want, feel, hate and love about the brands and properties we lead. We’re led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence, and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients. We’re a community where you are free to be you, where good work gets rewarded, and you are truly energized by the team around you. It’s more than just ‘warm & fuzzies’ – happy humans are vital to our commercial success. And together, we make magic. Inclusion and Diversity We’re proud to be different, and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity; it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Individuality is what makes us great; we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We constantly evaluate our practices and policies, create and sustain pathways to promotion, and are intentional about how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We support team members through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance, along with progressive parental and caregiver programs, as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. Additional Information At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, Metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office. The annual salary range for this position is $82,800 - $82,800. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits available with this position include: • Medical, vision, and dental insurance, • Life insurance, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, • 401k, • Flexible paid time off, • At least 15 paid holidays per year, • Paid sick and safe leave, and • Paid parental leave. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MS3 Location: New York Brand: Mktg Sports Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color , national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.   Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to  ApplicantAccommodations dentsu.com  by clicking on the link to let us  know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

Requirements

Must-haves

Portfolio of thoughtful work that demonstrates your conceptual abilities and design execution skills
Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign,
Proficiency in PowerPoint and and comfortable with presentation design
Knowledge and application of color theory, typography, and design principles
Knowledge of AI as a tool to enhance their own creative thinking and efficiency, not as a substitute
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints. Excellent attention to detail and organized.
Eager to continue to evolve your skillset and expand capabilities as a well-rounded designer
Knowledge of and genuine interest in a variety of sports, athletes and sports culture is a strong plus
Proactive with the ability to manage projects independently
Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow
This role will report to the Associate Creative Director
Conceive and implement design concepts and strategies in various digital mediums and oversee them to completion
Assist creative team to quickly create compelling visuals, from initial comps to final assets for digital/social and print
Support new business presentations with visual storytelling, the creation of mock-ups and development or presentation decks
Work within brand guidelines while challenging yourself to think out of the box and elevate creative solutions
Motivate, inspire and mentor junior members of the team
Align with our Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects
Actively seek out inspiration, cultural and industry trends to ensure concepts are fresh and relevant.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,

Nice-to-haves

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar agency or other creative team environments preferred. To be able to deliver this we need you to have the following attributes:
Experience in 3D rendering software such as Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D is a plus

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401k

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