Job Title: Graphic Designer - Wisconsin Herd

Class: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Digital – Wisconsin Herd

Location: Oshkosh, WI

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for dedicated people who accept diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and encouraged.

It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with YOU! #FearTheDeer

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• 401K with company match
• Pet Insurance
• 12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance

Summary:

The Wisconsin Herd are looking for a dedicated graphic designer to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, and learn the ins & outs of brand strategy and visual design in the sports industry. The graphic designer will be assisting the creative/marketing department with a wide range of projects, including digital initiatives & printed collateral, that maintain the continuity and integrity of the Milwaukee Bucks brand and its various entities (Wisconsin Herd, Bucks Gaming, Fiserv Forum, and Deer District).

Responsibilities:

• Assist the creative/marketing team in designing for both digital and print, including digital campaigns, arena graphics and other promotional materials such as invitations, logos/lockups, postcards, brochures, flyers, signage, advertisements, etc.
• Work with existing creative and deliver supporting designs, as well as complete original designs based on supporting strategy and brand guidelines
• Provide live social/digital graphic updates during assigned Wisconsin Herd home and away games, NBA G League draft and other events as needed
• Conceptualize, design, and layout a range of materials in various mediums for use in advertising, promotions, informational and image-building
• Build the Milwaukee Bucks brand and support ticket sales and corporate marketing
• Maintain logo and identity archives and assist in managing their use and following NBA G League guidelines for logos, wordmarks, and team identity marks
• Assist in coordination and use of team photo archives
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions, reviews, and other creative collaborations, both within the creative/marketing department and with other organizational departments
• Perform photography at games and other non-game events, is a plus
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Advertising
• Sports experience and /or NBA knowledge is a plus!
• Minimum of 2 years of graphic design, website design or advertising experience
• Possess experience of using a workflow platform like Wrike and social media content editor software like Slate is a plus
• Experience creating high impact designs and graphics
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to details, be organized, and effectively lead projects & meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Understanding of still photography and eye for photographic images that will improve or be the message
• Possess extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Lightroom – AfterEffects or other motion graphics programs a plus
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and writing abilities; Highly organized, efficient, and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• A great teammate with excellent people skills and a strong customer service orientation
• Constant desire to improve creatively to strengthen the Bucks and Herd brand
• Flexible in terms of handling a variety of assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on branding, consistency, and quality
• Advanced layout and typography knowledge
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Be creative, resourceful, and a problem solver
• Work assigned games, which will include nights, weekends, and possibly holidays

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.