Graphic Designer Job at Marquee Development in Chicago

GO BEYOND THE IVY Our business is a team sport built on creating and delivering memorable experiences around Cubs baseball and other live events. Chicago Cubs | Marquee 360 | Marquee Development Each brand stands as unique as the teams that drive them. We welcome you to learn more about us. JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer (Marquee Development) DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Events ORGANIZATION: Marquee Development REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Marketing FLSA STATUS: Exempt BEING PART OF THE TEAM Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it? OUR STORY MARQUEE DEVELOPMENT is a full-service real estate firm that specializes in mixed-use sports and entertainment districts. We strategically manage every aspect of a sports-adjacent mixed-use development with a best-in-class ability to curate the experience for a team, fans and community. By bringing bring a sports-operational mindset to traditional real estate development, we focus on the critical integration of team operations and real estate to ensure the experience amplifies the brand of the district, while complementing and protecting the team brand to maximize long-term franchise value. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE: Marquee Development is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our dynamic, growing marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of design principles, a passion for creating visually stunning materials, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Graphic Designer will play a critical role in managing the ideation, creation, and production of brand specific marketing assets. THE DAY-TO-DAY: Conceptualize and design creative assets: Develop innovative and visually appealing designs for a variety of marketing materials, including print, digital, and social media assets, both static and motion graphics. Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing and other team members to understand project objectives & scope, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with brand guidelines. Produce multi-channel graphics: Create designs that are consistent and effective across various platforms, such as video boards, digital video content, emails, business development collateral, and social media. Assist with presentation and guide creation: Develop and maintain internal and external presentations as needed. Perform minor photo manipulation: Edit and enhance images using Photoshop to ensure they meet quality standards. Contribute to the creative workflow: Participate in brainstorming sessions and offer creative input to improve the overall quality of marketing and event materials. Manage project timelines: Work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Stay updated on design trends: Keep abreast of the latest design trends and technologies to incorporate into your work. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design or a similar role. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD) and Microsoft Office. Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills, production and versatility, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to multi-task between projects of varying complexities Ability to present and communicate ideas WHAT SETS YOU APART: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Advertising or related field Knowledge of event marketing or commercial real estate Knowledge of video editing software (Premiere Pro, After Effects) TOTAL REWARDS: On-site parking Transit benefits Paid time off: Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Casual work attire environment Complimentary Meal & beverage plan Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Health & Wellness engagement & programming Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts Access to online associate recognition & rewards platform Response Expectations: Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you. T h e Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.