Location: New York, NY
Company: National Women's Soccer League
teams, valuations of teams multiplied by double digits, several new C-suite executives were hired, and the league continues to receive unprecedented interest from sponsors and media partners alike. The future of the NWSL has never looked brighter. Position Description The NWSL Marketing team activates the programs that power the NWSL brand to grow its fan base and amplify business impact.
The Designer, Brand Marketing, reporting to the Creative Director, encompasses all touchpoints from social media, web and digital marketing assets to event signage, decor print and branding. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the League's success scaling fan engagement and growing revenue.
With fans of NWSL teams growing at an unprecedented rate, this role is a unique opportunity for a skilled designer to bring their skills to the NWSL Marketing team and shape the future of sports and purpose.
Primary Responsibilities Work alongside Creative Director (CD) and Brand Leader gathering inspo and mood boards to develop creative approach for NWSL key season events (eg: Draft, Kickoff, Championships), sponsor commitments (Challenge Cup tournament) as well as cultural moments. Support the integrated Marketing strategy and the " Always On" Marketing Calendar through the agile versioning of all marketing assets with high quality and in adherence to established deadlines.
Create style guides for agency and sponsor partners to maintain consistent brand expression.
Manage the creative request input process ensuring appropriate prioritization and resourcing to meet all creative development needs across all Marketing and Sponsorship deliverables. Collaborate with Marketing and cross functional stakeholders on new initiatives and programs. Support Marketing leadership with presentation slide creation and polish. Minimum Qualifications 4-6 years of experience in the creative industry ideally with experience in-house at a sports/entertainment brand, or agency-side working on top tier brands. Demonstrated self-starter, efficient with managing simultaneous work across projects with different deadlines.
Familiar with managing the creative intake and production process. Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. You are ambitious and a " learn-it-all" type who takes on new experiences with a growth mindset-plus you're fun to sit next to at lunch. Willing to travel for games and league events which occur on weekends. Desired Qualifications Collaborative Team Player Guided by strong moral and ethical principles. Pursues lifelong development and learning. Communicates in a direct, open, and honest manner.
Salary: $70,000 -$80,000/year NWSL salaries are contingent upon candidates' qualifications, functional business needs, and market financials. NWSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, interaction, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, interactionual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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