What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at KSE Esports?
Who are The Guard?
The Guard is a brand new gaming & esports organization owned by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), the owners of the LA Rams, Arsenal FC, SoFi Stadium, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Rapids.
Who you are
You are a creative and versatile Graphic Designer ready to join a rapidly growing team. You will work closely with the Creative Director and the wider marketing team to produce digital and print assets for The Guard and its associated media. Our ideal candidate must be creative, resourceful and have a passion for esports and gaming.
In this role, you will
- Develop and implement graphic art, layouts, photography and type throughout The Guard’s websites and media
- Develop and execute pieces for print, including merchandise and event assets
- Execute industry leading brand decks for internal and external use
- Concept, develop and execute visually strong, compelling thumbnails for all channels associated with The Guard
- Work closely with The Guard creators to produce social, print and streaming assets
- Collaborate alongside the social media team and help them execute their visions on a daily basis
- Work within the marketing team from the ideation through execution of ongoing campaigns
- Maintain a deep understanding of creative trends and digital best practices.
- Participate in real time content brainstorming, with an awareness of marketing trends and innovations.
What we’re looking for
- A creative and versatile designer with a strong attention to detail to add to our growing team
- A self-starter who is able to see projects from start to finish
- Extensive experience in creating graphic design pieces for digital, print and merchandising
- A vast understanding of thumbnail design and best practices
- A deep knowledge of layout, type and color
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Proficient with Adobe Indesign and familiar with Google Suite
- Familiar with making assets for live streaming, including Twitch and YouTube.
- Motion graphics and/or 3D skills are a big plus
- Resourcefulness with the ability to recognize and research opportunities independently
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously to meet shifting priorities and deadlines
- A desire to work in the video game and graphic design industries
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
KSE Esports Management, LLC strongly support equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.