Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Senior Graphic Designer, Racquet Sports
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Chicago, IL
Overview
Senior Graphic Designer, Racquet Sports - Chicago, Hybrid
At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.
We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences, and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing products means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that is why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow, and realize their own full potential.
Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference -and who love to help others win. Join us.
What You'll Do
We are currently seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Tennis 360 creative team. As the Racquet Sports Graphic Designer, you will work under the direction of the Creative Director, providing design and creative solutions for marketing campaigns across tennis, padel, and pickleball. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast paced, dynamic, creative environment and be able to multi-task. The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the management of the complete graphic design process from initial concept to production for their categories, including motion and graphic design for product and experiential marketing.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What We're Looking For
This role requires an associate degree in graphics or a related area; bachelor's degree preferred. We are looking for a candidate with at least 5 years of in-house or agency graphic design experience and a strong portfolio of previous work.
Other qualifications include:
What We'll Provide
Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic, and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Senior Graphic Designer, Racquet Sports - Chicago, Hybrid
At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.
We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences, and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing products means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that is why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow, and realize their own full potential.
Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference -and who love to help others win. Join us.
What You'll Do
We are currently seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Tennis 360 creative team. As the Racquet Sports Graphic Designer, you will work under the direction of the Creative Director, providing design and creative solutions for marketing campaigns across tennis, padel, and pickleball. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast paced, dynamic, creative environment and be able to multi-task. The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the management of the complete graphic design process from initial concept to production for their categories, including motion and graphic design for product and experiential marketing.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Partners with Creative Director, marketing teams, and internal designers to develop campaigns and creative executions from concept to production.
- Concepts around high-level campaign strategy and builds visual centers for 360 teams and agencies to execute on.
- Designs across mediums including digital, social, D2C, marketing sell-in, activations/events, POP, packaging, creating and editing motion content and other specialty projects as assigned by the Creative Director and Project Manager.
- Works with internal and external photographers on campaign and product photoshoots including shoots with Wilson Advisory Staff.
- Collaborates with copywriters on strategy, creative concepting, details, background, layouts and client direction for various projects.
- Responsible for the collection and transfer of files for all types of projects with foreign and domestic venders to sample and produce.
- Coordinates with Production Staff to define specifications for quoting and bidding of various projects within defined design perimeters of project to ensure quality and proper execution.
- Provides marketing with cost estimates on a project-by-project basis regarding outside costs involved.
- Responsible for the ongoing implementation of Macintosh computers as a design and production tool to achieve great creative and cost saving company goals. Learns software updates and enhancements.
- Works with the project manager to maintain job status and manage multiple projects at one time.
What We're Looking For
This role requires an associate degree in graphics or a related area; bachelor's degree preferred. We are looking for a candidate with at least 5 years of in-house or agency graphic design experience and a strong portfolio of previous work.
Other qualifications include:
- Examples of campaign level strategy work and design build out.
- Excellent working knowledge of Mac computers and adobe software. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma and associated design software
- Needs a basic working knowledge of photography, and lighting
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Motion and video design abilities
- Basic understanding of print production processes
- Solid attention to detail with strong organization and project management skills.
- Strong communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and work with the cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
What We'll Provide
Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic, and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Pre-tax transit discounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Volunteering programs
- Team building outings
- Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
- Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
- On-site health club
- Summer hours
- Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.