Seasonal Illustrator, Global Creative Marketing (REHIRES)
Inglewood, CA
Summary/Objective:
The NFL is seeking a Social Media Illustrator to create engaging and cutting-edge illustrations for the NFL’s official social platforms, as well as other NFL-affiliated channels, teams, and players. The right candidate has a passion for football, social media and storytelling and has a drive to create new and innovative original content. In this role, you will work with a creative team to execute on both short-term and long-term projects.
Responsibilities:
- Create illustrations for the NFL’s official social platforms and other NFL-affiliated social platforms, teams, and players.
- Pitch and conceptualize original content ideas and franchises for NFL social media platforms
- Prepare sketches for approval and complete final illustrations within the deadlines
- Identify important storylines from around the NFL and know how to best tell them to our audience
- Manage the story telling behind each creative output to ensure it is clear and true to the content
Required Qualifications:
- At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in Illustration and Digital Painting
- Required proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Must have a portfolio containing Illustrations of varying complexity and style
- Strong life-drawing background with knowledge of anatomy, posing, capturing likeness, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback into revised work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Design/Animation Experience is a major plus
- Familiarity with Adobe Premiere & After Effects is a major plus
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:
- Knowledge of football and the NFL audience is a major plus
- Must be able to adapt style and approach in order to meet tight deadlines
- Must be able to handle concept changes and accept creative feedback
- Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Expected Hours of Work:
- Must be willing to work early mornings, nights and/or weekends, especially during NFL season
- May be opportunities for overtime
Physical Demands:
N/A
Travel:
N/A
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