Partnership Graphic Designer Job at Detroit Lions in Detroit

Partnership Graphic DesignerThe Graphic Design Coordinator is responsible for the creation, design, and customization of digital and print presentations specifically in support of the Detroit Lions' Corporate Partnerships Team. This role will primarily handle the development of ideas and concepts into internal mockups and external presentations that support commercial storytelling with concise, sharp visuals. The Graphic Design Coordinator should possess a strong understanding of the role Corporate Partnerships plays within the organization, and how the development of graphics, mockups, and storytelling-driven presentations supports brand, departmental, and overall organizational goals. This position must be able to balance independent and directed strategic thinking with high output design in a fast-paced environment.Essential Functions:Develop unique creative within the Detroit Lions brand for sales mockups and presentations that enhances and amplifies the customized story being communicated to prospects and partnersDesign infographics and translate data into actionable graphics and visualsIncorporate Detroit Lions Brand Standards and establish and maintain brand consistency into required outputs, leveraging logos, internal assets, conceptualizations and other collaborations as needed.Develop template(s) for use by sales, solutions and partnership marketing teams in sales, recaps and other purposes as needed throughout the year.Annually refresh master sales deck, applying updated Brand Standards and annual seasonal thematic to the deck, working with Corporate Partnerships, Analytics and other departments as applicable and appropriateDevelop creative for external communications to partners (i.e. partner events, partner summits, draft events, etc. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing.Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum of 3 years of experience as a creative professional; previous experience in sports and/or entertainment strongly preferredMust provide a portfolio demonstrating a broad creative skill set, including presentation design, data visualization, typography, photo editing/compositing, and basic video editingAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on PowerPoint designNeeds to be able to solve visual problems with innovative solutions.Demonstrates strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally to articulate concepts, contribute to brainstorming sessions, take initiative, and present innovative ideasDemonstrates the ability to develop and implement scalable design systems that maintain cohesive brand standards across all platformsAbility to manage time independently, prioritize competing projects, and consistently deliver high quality work across initiatives of all sizesA successful candidate will understand the "who" and the "why" of the Detroit Lions brand identity and will work to apply them throughout their creative.Experience in large format and environmental design, with the ability to bring concepts from mockup to execution while collaborating cross-functionally for feedback and approvalsMay require work out of both Ford Field in Detroit, MI and the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI.A valid Driver's License and a good driving recordYou may use AI as a tool in creating your application, but this role is powered by human talent—your judgment, experience, and character are integral.