Junior Graphic Designer

CLC is the nation’s leading collegiate trademark licensing company with a mission to elevate college brands through insight and innovation. The company is uniquely positioned to deliver consumer connections and brand visibility for institutions through data-based, customized brand protection, brand management, and brand marketing solutions that include impactful licensed merchandise systems and strategies and innovative marketing platforms to navigate the ever-evolving consumer and retail marketplace.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CLC’s people-friendly culture is a hallmark of the company’s style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company's values to Serve Others, Build Trust, Lead Well, Innovate Often, Be Passionate.  Founded in 1981, CLC is a part of LEARFIELD, the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a pipeline of assigned projects:
• Work with the Design Manager to prioritize appropriately
• Recommend / choose the right style, graphics, images, and other visual elements according to the objectives of the project
• Ensure that quality work is being completed and delivered on time
• Ensure that the final product adheres to brand / creative guidelines and standards of the company, properties, etc.
• Track project status and provide updates via centralized process instituted by the Design Manager
• Develop graphics for a wide range of projects, including but not limited to: stadium signage, logos, digital ads, invitations, presentation templates, brochures, print ads, mock-ups, motion graphics, digital banners, landing pages, etc.
• Develop design concepts and solutions based on client direction (e.g., seller, PR, etc.), a creative brief, and personal brand research
• Think creatively to develop fresh concepts and bring them to life through exquisite design that supports project objectives
• Manage revisions to the work as needed
• Possess people skills to effectively and persuasively engage with internal colleagues, the sales teams and senior level management
• Prepare final files for mechanicals based on production/printer/publication specifications as needed
• Display a positive, team-building work attitude
• Participate in ongoing team training, and keep up-to-date with industry developments
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or equivalent work experience 
• 1 year of design experience in multiple media formats, preferred
• Strong creative portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, skill, style and experience
• Adobe Suite expertise — InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects and Premiere Pro and a working knowledge of the web is a plus 
• Excellent MS Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent design, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under tight timelines and deal with unforeseen situations
• Strong skillset for crafting clear and visually compelling presentations
• Experience developing and designing brand campaigns a plus

 

Learfield is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

 

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

 

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance