Trainee, Graphic Design and Creative

  • Full-time

Company Description

MKTG S+E is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment to impact human behavior through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. Our key differentiator is “knowing people better than anyone else” and using deep consumer insights to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands.

Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality, and events, we connect the sports and entertainment industry and companies around the world to deliver meaningful marketing solutions and experiences that are truly differentiated. The experiences that we create engage customers, build memorable brands and deliver value. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

By joining MKTG Sports + Entertainment, you’ll join a team of innovative, creative and caring people. We know that our agency’s success relies on the achievements of our team members – who we genuinely care about and value. MKTG S+E is led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients. This is an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you’ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures, and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences, and opportunities to shape your future.

Job Description

MKTG Sports + Entertainment offers a unique and rewarding Trainee Program for candidates seeking experience and an entry into the lifestyle marketing industry. This is an entry level program for 6 months, at which point successful trainees may be offered promotions to permanent employment at MKTG Sports + Entertainment, based on availability. 

With hands on experience, Trainees in the Creative Department will become involved with all aspects of the creative process. Through extensive research, design, and creative ideation, Trainees gain a nuanced and in-depth understanding of the strategy and art direction involved in making brands come to life.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the Creative Team with the following:
    • Print design
    • Digital design
    • Animation
    • Brainstorming
    • Presentation decks
  • Collaborate with Creative and Content teams on multiple client projects and programs
  • Create print collateral and digital/web layouts and graphics according to various client brand guidelines
  • Actively participate in brainstorming to ideate innovative solutions
  • Conduct project-based research
  • Create layouts/graphics for PowerPoint presentations
  • Actively support team with various projects and administrative tasks
  • Adhere to deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate organizational skills by maintaining and organizing files
  • Researching competitive activity, industry trends, and creative inspiration
  • Deliver visually striking and exciting designs in print and digital applications

CREATIVE TEAM OVERVIEW:

Our team is made up of experienced creatives and innovative thinkers with a keen understanding of design. We thrive on creating engaging experiences and believe in the power of creativity to solve problems. We rely on guiding principles of form, function and flawless execution to create break through and engaging designs that push the envelope. At the heart of our work is an understanding of current trends, a knowledge of what works and our passion to have fun and "strive for greatness". 

The Creative Trainee plays an important support role to the Creative Directors and Art Directors to produce visually arresting, thoughtful, on-brand work for MKTG’s client roster across various forms of media.

The Creative Trainee should be a true team player looking to be immersed in a non-typical work environment and become part of a vibrant culture of people that know how to work hard and have FUN! No two days are alike in our office, so being flexible in supporting evolving programs will be key to success in this role.

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must submit a current resume and portfolio of work that demonstrates a versatile and strong design aesthetic. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or similar field
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Must have working knowledge of InDesign, After Effects, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure
  • Must be a team player with the ability to interface with all levels of management
  • Demonstrate passion, initiative and be proactive in seeking solutions to problems
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism and courteousness in all situations
  • Motion graphic skills are a plus, as are 3D rendering tools, such as SketchUp or Cinema 4D
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comfortable with deadlines and changing assignments
  • Consistently reliable and confident in personal work and abilities
  • Exude enthusiasm, confidence and passion in the work we do
  • Ambitious, inquisitive, and driven

Additional Information

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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