LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Freelance Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced in-house creative team to develop outstanding visual communications. Candidate will work closely with the broader Legends’ creative team as well as partnership leadership to conceptualize, design, develop and execute a wide range of materials for Columbus Crew athletics, our corporate brand and our partners. We are looking for a professional that can take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts or other designs. The successful candidate should have an intimate understanding of how marketing campaigns work, especially in the sports sponsorship sector. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal candidate will be able to hit the group running as soon as the potential for new business is identified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparation of presentation decks that will be used by the partnership team in the procurement of new clients
• Design and layout of marketing communication materials including advertising, fliers, brochures, digital ads, magazines, splash pages, trade show materials, logos, banners, and more.
• Experience in the development of professional or collegiate sports marketing materials and presentations a plus
• Perform other design related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design preferred
• 3-5 years in professional commercial design, preferably within sports or a marketing or creative agency
• Must be able to demonstrate creative experience through portfolio of work samples. Portfolio of work must be provided with application.
• Possess understanding of branding, layout, color theory, and typography in digital and print media
• Working knowledge of the print process and the ability to prepare files for internal and external printing
• Web/Social/Email/HTML5/Flash design experience
• Experience working in fast-paced, quick turn-around environment
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising creativity and quality
• High-level of attention to detail
• Required expertise in various graphic design software packages Adobe Creative Suite 5
• (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) on Mac Platform
• Superior design and digital type setting skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.