Chicago Blackhawks
Art Director
Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title : Art Director
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Department : CreativeReports to : Director, Content & Creative# Direct Reports : 3-4Perks and Benefits:FREE: breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, and gym membership at Chicago Athletic Clubs. Free Peloton membership, casual dress environment, access to United Center concert events, competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and focused learning and development.The Ideal Candidate:You know and love sports. You are an experienced creative leader obsessed with the craft and application of your skills. Fantastic taste, as well as an understanding of clear, connected digital experiences, is a must. You are inspired by innovative, creative thinking and the power of design to amplify the role of sport in the world. You lead by example when required and consistently guide your team through your creative process and their work. You are committed to a healthy, connected team culture and to working with other cross-functional squads. You value communication, collaboration, and varied perspectives and believe in guiding and growing talent.How You'll Contribute:Work with the Director of Content Creative to define and establish creative strategy and transform high-level business requirements into engaging creative, including evolving the organization's brand identity and visual standards.Lead and manage a team of designers to ensure surgical execution and consistent delivery of high-quality visual content across all platforms and materials.Develop seasonal style guidelines and campaign "look books," ensuring a strong and distinguishable visual identity to be implemented across all touchpoints.Collaborate with internal teams to conceptualize and execute projects that engage fans and promote the Blackhawks brand.Stay current with design trends and technology, and bring new ideas and techniques to the team.Oversee and approve all design projects from concept to completion.Serve as a design lead in asset creation for all Blackhawks-owned channels, including web, email social media, email, etc.Assist production team(s) on location and in-studio during photo shoots and special events.Player Stats and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related industry experience.5-7 years of relevant experience in a creative role for an entertainment brand, creative agency, or sports team/league, with 1-3 years in a supervisory role.Outstanding Portfolio : You demonstrate exceptional originality, innovation, and multi-disciplinary thinking through your work.Leadership Skills : You are a leader who can organize, motivate, and improve the creative output of those around you.Creative Vision : You see the bigger picture and define a creative vision for accounts and the agency, leading to award-winning work.Big Idea Thinker : You go beyond the executional or tactical and develop 'campaignable' thoughts that work across media.Production Expertise : You understand the critical importance of the production process and are an expert in ensuring it delivers exceptional work.Mentor : You can pass on your experience to others through the generous and patient mentorship of more junior team members.Cultural Player : You are a positive, collaborative, contagious spirit that is integral to creating the agency spirit.A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and "team-first" mentality with an eagerness to learn.Ability to address, adapt to, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Demonstrated aptitude for driving results.High attention to detail.Demonstrates Chicago Blackhawks core values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.
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All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Department : CreativeReports to : Director, Content & Creative# Direct Reports : 3-4Perks and Benefits:FREE: breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, and gym membership at Chicago Athletic Clubs. Free Peloton membership, casual dress environment, access to United Center concert events, competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and focused learning and development.The Ideal Candidate:You know and love sports. You are an experienced creative leader obsessed with the craft and application of your skills. Fantastic taste, as well as an understanding of clear, connected digital experiences, is a must. You are inspired by innovative, creative thinking and the power of design to amplify the role of sport in the world. You lead by example when required and consistently guide your team through your creative process and their work. You are committed to a healthy, connected team culture and to working with other cross-functional squads. You value communication, collaboration, and varied perspectives and believe in guiding and growing talent.How You'll Contribute:Work with the Director of Content Creative to define and establish creative strategy and transform high-level business requirements into engaging creative, including evolving the organization's brand identity and visual standards.Lead and manage a team of designers to ensure surgical execution and consistent delivery of high-quality visual content across all platforms and materials.Develop seasonal style guidelines and campaign "look books," ensuring a strong and distinguishable visual identity to be implemented across all touchpoints.Collaborate with internal teams to conceptualize and execute projects that engage fans and promote the Blackhawks brand.Stay current with design trends and technology, and bring new ideas and techniques to the team.Oversee and approve all design projects from concept to completion.Serve as a design lead in asset creation for all Blackhawks-owned channels, including web, email social media, email, etc.Assist production team(s) on location and in-studio during photo shoots and special events.Player Stats and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related industry experience.5-7 years of relevant experience in a creative role for an entertainment brand, creative agency, or sports team/league, with 1-3 years in a supervisory role.Outstanding Portfolio : You demonstrate exceptional originality, innovation, and multi-disciplinary thinking through your work.Leadership Skills : You are a leader who can organize, motivate, and improve the creative output of those around you.Creative Vision : You see the bigger picture and define a creative vision for accounts and the agency, leading to award-winning work.Big Idea Thinker : You go beyond the executional or tactical and develop 'campaignable' thoughts that work across media.Production Expertise : You understand the critical importance of the production process and are an expert in ensuring it delivers exceptional work.Mentor : You can pass on your experience to others through the generous and patient mentorship of more junior team members.Cultural Player : You are a positive, collaborative, contagious spirit that is integral to creating the agency spirit.A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and "team-first" mentality with an eagerness to learn.Ability to address, adapt to, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Demonstrated aptitude for driving results.High attention to detail.Demonstrates Chicago Blackhawks core values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.
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