Lead Designer with New Orleans Saints and Pelicans in New Orleans · LA

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FULL TIME

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The Lead Designer plays a vital role in bringing the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans brands to life. You’ll increase the impact of all brand touchpoints. You’ll champion big ideas and have the talent to bring them to fruition. You’ll be an inspiring leader that ensures all design work is on-brand and guides the work of mid-level and junior designers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Translate the essence and iconography of the Saints and Pelicans brands into attention grabbing visual communications.

  • Design for touchpoints such as digital, print, signage, collateral and corporate comms.

  • Ensure brand standards are understood and consistently upheld by all stakeholders.

  • Partner closely with other verticals to create an integrated look & feel for seasonal tentpoles.

  • Collaborate with agencies, photographers and videographers as needed.

  • Manage designers and guide their professional development.

  • Stay abreast of design trends and technological innovations, and bringing that knowledge to bear for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of professional design experience for major brands and companies.

  • 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring a team.

  • Proven mastery of design principles, composition, color and typography.

  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

  • A portfolio that spans all varieties of analog and digital media.

  • Strong grasp of motion graphics, video and multimedia design.

  • Experience crafting and applying brand standards for complex brands.

  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to influence others.

  • Must be adept at giving and receiving constructive feedback.


MUST SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO OF WORK ALONG WITH RESUME AND COVER LETTER  TO JEN.MARTINDALE@PELICANS.COM IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. 


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.