Overview: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com. Role Summary: The Designer develops and maintains the visual identities of two iconic sports brands: the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. From season brand campaigns to ticket sales efforts, this person is responsible for producing social graphics, digital OOH, direct mail pieces, posters, signage, apparel, merchandise, video supers and graphics, web banners, and email blast templates. Working with other designers and creatives, the Designer plays a key role in driving the MSG Sports in-house Creative group to consistently deliver outstanding work. Specific Functions/Activities Summary:

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  Concepts and executes breakthrough, best-in-class design solutions.
• Handles assignments from the point of receiving a creative brief through to completion.
• Collaborates with other departments—Social, Marketing Strategy, Ticket Sales, Marketing Partnerships, and Fan Engagement—to hone creative assets, often presenting creative work.
• Concepts content and activations for brand initiatives throughout the year, like Season Launch, Playoffs, Draft, All Star, Theme Nights, NBA Summer League, Hockey Week In New York to name a few
• Quality-assures MSGS internal assets and works to maintain an organized active and archive drive of projects and files.
• Works to identify opportunities to develop and implement design systems and templates in order to maximize efficiency
• Works with the Motion Graphics team to develop arresting visuals and ensure that visual identity is cohesive across all platforms.
• Creates press-ready mechanical files and works directly with the printer to ensure high-quality results including accurate color, content, and materials.

Qualifications:

• Proven branding design experience
• Advanced skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Knowledge in and passion for print design, digital design, branding, and typography
• Strong analytical skills, conceptual skills, and ability to brainstorm
• Keen attention to detail
• Excels at working in a team environment while also being able to work independently
• Confident presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once while sticking to deadlines

Education: At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. EEO Statement: At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.