Playfly Sports Properties, LLC
Designer, Playfly Creates
Playfly Sports Properties, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
DESIGNER, PLAYFLY CREATES
Hybrid
New York, NY
THE RUNDOWN
The Designer, Playfly Creates will execute the creative direction and implementation of creative projects, as set by the SVP and Head of Creative Design of the Playfly Creates team. This position will find and implement thoughtful and effective creative solutions that help drive revenue forPlayfly partner RSNs through expert visual design and thoughtful visual representation of conceptual needs specific to each project.
This role is a key liaison within the Creates Design team to create tangible solutions that connect business strategy, design, creative activation, and data relevant to each unique stakeholder on a project-by-project basis.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
Execute design of Playfly brand executions across sales solutions marketing, email and social campaigns as communicated by head of Playfly Creates Design.Leverage understanding of the marketplace, client objectives, advertiser/category nuances and Playfly capabilities to participate in creative process and produce visual RFP responses and presentations.Collaborate with sales, research and overall Playfly leadership to translate business goals into tangible, creative solutions. Serve as secondary creative development and design contact while working collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure successful end-to-end execution.Act as project facilitator from conception through deployment by managing design resources and communicating creative logistics in order to meet deadlines with successful delivery.Build creative excellence in execution of current and emerging advertising media, while upholding the highest standards and best practices for all creative development in the Playfly ecosystem. Champion Playfly brand consistency across visual design assets.Contribute to growth of team and refinement of process/workflowServe as a creative partner, as needed, to external agencies to provide design oversightOther job-related duties as assignedWHAT YOU’LL BRING
BA Degree and at least 1-2 years of design/creative development experience in a broadcast/cable network, integrated marketing or agency environmentEnglish, strong communication skillsStrategic acumen to best sell and represent ideas through well-written proposals that bring ideas to lifeOrganization and project management skillsExperience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) After Effects, MAC OS requiredcomprehensive knowledge of presentation and digital creative projects and processes, strong graphic design skills, and experience in developing visual communications/presentations.Continually pushes creative boundaries with big ideas driven by consumer and client insightsProven exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including concepting, typography, ideation, color theory, texture, and spatial design in scale, visual presentation development and layoutKnowledge of and sensitivity to current trends in color, design, art, photography and their application to the sports industryPrior experience working with agencies and their internal branded content groups preferredMust be cross functional and well versed in all media platforms and emerging trendsMust have excellent presentation skills, strong communication, written and organization skills
Ability to adapt and multitask while managing various timelines and deadlines in a rapidly changing, high-growth environmentAbility to build positive relationships with business leaders, peers and colleagues throughout the internal organization to ensure positive outcomes for Playfly partnershipsExcellent project management skillsAbility to learn and utilize research-based systems in order to create and deliver compelling presentations
Demonstrated high level expertise using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), and other computer design applicationsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel and OutlookAbility to edit, convert and manipulate video files of all formats
An enterprising attitude and substantial level of communication and collaboration is essential to success. Candidates must have an understanding of the needs of the various functions of fast-paced sales departments, along with agency/client needs.excited about playing a pivotal role in finding better ways for advertisers to speak to sports fansTRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily works in a quiet professional office environmentMinimal travel may be required from time to time
COMPENSATION
The pay range for this role is $50,000 to $59,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
WHAT WE DO
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
Hybrid
New York, NY
THE RUNDOWN
The Designer, Playfly Creates will execute the creative direction and implementation of creative projects, as set by the SVP and Head of Creative Design of the Playfly Creates team. This position will find and implement thoughtful and effective creative solutions that help drive revenue forPlayfly partner RSNs through expert visual design and thoughtful visual representation of conceptual needs specific to each project.
This role is a key liaison within the Creates Design team to create tangible solutions that connect business strategy, design, creative activation, and data relevant to each unique stakeholder on a project-by-project basis.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
Execute design of Playfly brand executions across sales solutions marketing, email and social campaigns as communicated by head of Playfly Creates Design.Leverage understanding of the marketplace, client objectives, advertiser/category nuances and Playfly capabilities to participate in creative process and produce visual RFP responses and presentations.Collaborate with sales, research and overall Playfly leadership to translate business goals into tangible, creative solutions. Serve as secondary creative development and design contact while working collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure successful end-to-end execution.Act as project facilitator from conception through deployment by managing design resources and communicating creative logistics in order to meet deadlines with successful delivery.Build creative excellence in execution of current and emerging advertising media, while upholding the highest standards and best practices for all creative development in the Playfly ecosystem. Champion Playfly brand consistency across visual design assets.Contribute to growth of team and refinement of process/workflowServe as a creative partner, as needed, to external agencies to provide design oversightOther job-related duties as assignedWHAT YOU’LL BRING
BA Degree and at least 1-2 years of design/creative development experience in a broadcast/cable network, integrated marketing or agency environmentEnglish, strong communication skillsStrategic acumen to best sell and represent ideas through well-written proposals that bring ideas to lifeOrganization and project management skillsExperience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) After Effects, MAC OS requiredcomprehensive knowledge of presentation and digital creative projects and processes, strong graphic design skills, and experience in developing visual communications/presentations.Continually pushes creative boundaries with big ideas driven by consumer and client insightsProven exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including concepting, typography, ideation, color theory, texture, and spatial design in scale, visual presentation development and layoutKnowledge of and sensitivity to current trends in color, design, art, photography and their application to the sports industryPrior experience working with agencies and their internal branded content groups preferredMust be cross functional and well versed in all media platforms and emerging trendsMust have excellent presentation skills, strong communication, written and organization skills
Ability to adapt and multitask while managing various timelines and deadlines in a rapidly changing, high-growth environmentAbility to build positive relationships with business leaders, peers and colleagues throughout the internal organization to ensure positive outcomes for Playfly partnershipsExcellent project management skillsAbility to learn and utilize research-based systems in order to create and deliver compelling presentations
Demonstrated high level expertise using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), and other computer design applicationsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel and OutlookAbility to edit, convert and manipulate video files of all formats
An enterprising attitude and substantial level of communication and collaboration is essential to success. Candidates must have an understanding of the needs of the various functions of fast-paced sales departments, along with agency/client needs.excited about playing a pivotal role in finding better ways for advertisers to speak to sports fansTRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily works in a quiet professional office environmentMinimal travel may be required from time to time
COMPENSATION
The pay range for this role is $50,000 to $59,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
WHAT WE DO
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.