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JOB SUMMARY: The Art Director reports to the VP, Creative and will lead a team of graphic designers in the execution of all brand-related graphic projects for the Texas Rangers. This position will effectively manage and develop in-house creative talent and ensure that all creative deliverables support the team’s brand strategy. The Art Director will be the design thought leader for the organization and will work cross functionally to ensure we have an authentic, impactful and consistent visual identity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Brand Guidelines for the Texas Rangers and Globe Life Field

• Lead the design strategy and the development of the Texas Rangers’ Visual ID

• Work with VP, Creative and Manager, Creative Content to develop and evolve overall creative strategy and concepts

• Actively participate and contribute to the development of annual marketing campaigns

• Lead design strategy and implementation for team marketing, branding, and storytelling

• Be the design visionary for the organization. Includes proactively thinking about how we improve both internally and externally  

• Work with VP, Creative and Manager, Creative Content on visual/graphic approach and design for all video content  

• Lead the design approach and execution of print projects (e.g. ads, direct mail, community reports, newsletters, collateral, promotional giveaways, game day program, and team yearbook.)

• Work with Director, Social Media and Director, Marketing and Advertising to develop digital and social design elements

• Lead the design strategy for all collateral, ads, presentation elements and other materials for corporate partners as needed

• Lead design and production for static in-park signage

• Hire, train, manage, motivate, develop, and evaluate all graphic design staff

• Oversee the organization, assignment and tracking of projects for the art department

• Lead efforts to ensure deliverables are creative, error-free, on brand, and on time

• Work with commercial printers and any other outside vendors to ensure projects are printed and delivered in a timely manner

• Distribute brand guidelines, logos, and digital photos as requested by various departments

• Lead in-venue design efforts requested by baseball operations

• Coordinate with team photographer as necessary to direct photo shoots

• Collaborate with multicultural and experiential team on cultural initiatives

• Help to lead, build, and contribute to a positive internal creative culture

• Manage freelance creative resources, as needed

• All other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in graphic design field, with at least 2 years of management experience

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on Mac

• Thorough knowledge of the print production process

• Conceptual, writing, editing, and proofing skills

• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines a must 

• Ability to work non-traditional hours including occasional nights and weekends  

• Ability to effectively communicate with other departments and corporate sponsors in order to design needed projects 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.

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