Junior Graphic Designer

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 has a 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