Social Designer (Seasonal)

This Social Designer (Seasonal) will support marketing efforts through digital graphic design for MLB events, editorial, brand, sponsorship, ticket sales, advertising, paid content etc. The Designer must be a team player who can balance creativity and tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment.  

Responsibilities

• Produce and design daily graphics for all digital and social platforms and ensure the look and feel stays on brand
• Support Director and Designers on the creation of graphics and design templates for daily and featured concepts
• Work with editors & social coordinators to understand the project pipeline and objectives
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas
• Contribute to the creation of new concepts for designed graphics, templates, and jewel event imagery
• Stay current on design and social trends and share with other members in the team on best practices
• Work days/nights, weekends and holidays for live game coverages, on rotated basis

Qualifications & Skills

• BA in Graphic Design or related field
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Graphic Designer 
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong knowledge of Asana, Google apps and MS Office apps
• Manage time effectively, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• A keen eye and confidence when it comes to graphics design, typography and information design
• Capable of working within the guidelines of an existing graphics package to maintain consistency and quality
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of multiple social media platforms – specifically Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok
• Demonstrates proficiency in typography, layout ,hierarchy, branding, and photo manipulations
• Must be flexible, deadline driven, a great collaborator and must be able to deliver graphics with complete accuracy
• Knowledge of baseball is a plus as it pertains to sports graphics
• Capable of taking initiative, following department processes and procedures. Must adhere to existing workflow and file structure
• Ability to work night, weekends and overtime as needed

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.