Digital Graphic Designer at Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium
Job Description
Digital Graphic Designer
Department: Creative
Direct Supervisor: Creative Director
Status: Full-time
Summary:
The Digital Graphic Designer will work closely with the Creative Director and Art Director to build and refine digital experiences across our owned digital channels [websites and apps], our e-mail marketing strategy, and a variety of marketing campaigns for paid digital media and paid social media, working across the Miami Dolphins, F1 Miami GP, Hard Rock Stadium, and Miami Open brands. A qualified candidate will be responsible for conceptualization and design of creative deliverables such web and app interfaces, and to develop e-mail marketing, paid digital media and paid social posts, from concept to completion.
This position is responsible for concepting and executing high-quality creative across a range of digital touchpoints - from initial idea through final delivery. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to balance brand consistency with fresh, innovative thinking across a diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands.
Location:
- This is a full-time position based on site at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the design team on brainstorming, developing, and executing design work for the organization. This role will focus on digital-first marketing assets including:
- Paid media ads (display, social, and performance channels)
- Email campaigns and lifecycle marketing assets
- Mobile app design, banners and in-app promotions
- Landing pages and conversion-focused web experiences
- SMS/text campaign creative and supporting visuals
- Effectively coordinate with the Creative Director and Project Managers to ensure design projects communicate the desired message quickly and efficiently.
- Take responsibility of the creative process for each project you are assigned, including inter-departmental communication, problem solving and the understanding of business initiatives.
- Provide creative input, ideas and concepts for the overall marketing and brand development of the organization.
- Build, design, and optimize emails and landing pages within HubSpot (or similar marketing automation platforms), ensuring brand consistency, usability, and performance best practices.
- Stay current on design trends, digital marketing best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to paid media, social media guidelines and lifecycle marketing.
- Embrace and demonstrate the collaborative efforts of the creative department
- Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to develop designs that could embrace our partners logos and main messages to the fans.
- Identify fresh and emerging internal and external opportunities to promote the Miami Dolphins, F1 Miami GP, Miami Open and Hard Rock Stadium brands.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional experience in Graphic Design, within an agency or in a corporate environment with a strong digital focus.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design or a related field
- Extensive knowledge of current design practices and techniques, specific to web, email, and advertising platform requirements and constraints, including accessibility standards.
- Fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Proficiency in Lightroom, Outlook and Microsoft Office on OS platform
- Experience using HubSpot to design and build emails and landing pages is highly preferred.
- Relevant experience in sports, entertainment and/or lifestyle brands is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Consistently display initiative to complete projects and tasks with limited supervision
- Able to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Always maintain a professional attitude and be receptive to project changes
- Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally
- Understand the role graphic design plays in the marketing and sales process
- A creative book/portfolio that showcases your creative thinking and craft.
Portfolio Requirements:
- Please include a link to your portfolio with your application. Your portfolio should showcase your creative thinking and craft.
Featured Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance (including voluntary coverage for spouses and children)
- Long term disability insurance
- Ticket benefits for events including Miami Dolphins games, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, and the Miami Open
- Employee gym, subsidized lunch program, and discounts on a variety of products and services
- 401k and NFL Club Employees Pension Plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
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