LA Kings - Graphic Design Associate

Company Information

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Graphic Design Associate will assist the Creative Department with a wide variety of design projects. Supporting the marketing efforts of the LA Kings and their associated programs, projects will range across social, web, app, print, in-arena, and more.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Creative Team in completing graphic proofs, buildouts, and meeting deadlines.
• Execute digital and print campaigns from brief, by building graphics in adobe creative cloud adhering to LA Kings brand standards.
• Assist in building out large-scale campaigns and preparing print files in line with LA Kings’ Design Best Practices.
• Collaborate with other departments, printers, and vendors to deliver designs in accordance with the organization’s needs.
• Support miscellaneous graphic needs as directed.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
The Graphic Design Associate must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skill and abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Strong understanding of design principles, including layout and typography
• Ability to manage multiple projects, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of preparing files for print and understanding of print processes
• Photo editing skills, including but not limited to color correction, retouching, and layer masking
• Ability to work independently to prioritize workload as well as collaborate effectively within the Creative Team
• Additional skills such as illustration, motion, or web development are a plus (e.g., Procreate, After Effects, Figma
• Must be available to work game days, nights, weekends and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS Degree (4-year), Graphic Design or a related area preferred but not required
• 1-2 years of related work experience

Pay Scale: $17.28 - $19.00

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits Part-time: This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

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