Junior Graphic Designer

Authentic Brands Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Brands Group, headquartered in New York, seeks a Junior Graphic Designer to support the Entertainment & Media Creative team. You will contribute to brand storytelling, pitches, and day-to-day creative needs for iconic brands such as Shaquille O’Neal, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, and more.

The role emphasizes a distinct design point of view, attention to detail, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer or degree in Graphic Design.
• Strong portfolio of graphic design work.
• Basic knowledge of layout, typography, composition, color, and design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Pitches & Presentations; create tailored pitches and presentations with mockups and infographics.
• Develop brand assets and storytelling; convey brand voices across mediums.
• Work with team on brand books, style guides, and brand guides.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.

A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best‑in‑class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

The Junior Graphic Designer will join our Entertainment & Media Creative team to support the creation of compelling brand storytelling and creative development for Authentic’s Entertainment division. This collaborative, hands‑on team is responsible for everything from new business, partner, and category pitches, to handling all of the day‑to‑day creative needs for brands such as Shaquille O’Neal, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Kevin Hart, Marilyn Monroe, and more. The ideal candidate is a creative person who hasa distinct point of view on design, an eye for detail, and is excited to collaborate with a team.

What you’ll be working on

• Pitches & Presentations
• Assist in the creation of tailored, brand‑right pitches and presentations including mockups, infographics, and creative concepts, showcasing strong layout and typography abilities
• Brand Assets & Storytelling
• Develop a deep understanding of the brands and how to convey their voices and personality across mediums
• Work with the team on brand books, style guides, brand guides, etc.
• Branding and Creative Production for Owned Experiences
• Event graphics & collateral
• Brand Marketing Deliverables
  • Digital & Print Ads
  • Division Recaps & Brand Case Studies
• Social Media Content Development
• Creative Workflow from Brief to Release and Production
• Translate and adapt existing brand guidelines to support overall business needs with creative for product development, brand extensions, POP, signage, and more
• Ensure consistency of visual communications across all creative touchpoints and adherence to brand standards throughout the creative process

Must Haves:

• ~1+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer and/or degree in Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite with focus on InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Strong Graphic Design portfolio available for review
• Basic knowledge of layout, typography, composition, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Web, Video, Motion Graphics, and/or retouching experience a plus
• Experienced in creative problem solving, innovative visual storytelling, and working strategically across disciplines
• Must be able to set priorities and multi‑task
• Comfortable in a high‑paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented and a team player

Primary Location Salary Range:

$70,000

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Please note:

• All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
• Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com email address.
• We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process.

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