Designer, Brand Design (Seasonal)

Overview

Major League Baseball (MLB) seeks a seasonal Designer for Brand Design to assist in creating and executing visual branding and diverse graphic design projects supporting major MLB initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and enhancement of branding for MLB events, properties, products, commemorative marks, and campaign identities.
• Contributing to brand style guides and visual system creation.
• Producing artwork ready for final production.
• Assisting in formulating League branding guidelines and maintaining consistent branding across all MLB platforms.
• Collaborating closely with MLB Global Designers, including teams focused on Digital, Social, and International spheres.
• Designing and implementing templates and graphic systems.
• Reviewing design assets to ensure alignment with brand standards and creative direction.
• Supporting the launch of visual identities across various league campaigns, events, and platforms.
• Creating sales and partnership presentation materials.
• Developing designs for events, environmental graphics, consumer products, uniforms, licensee toolkits, retail experiences, and point-of-sale displays.
• Producing broadcast and promotional content along with internal concept boards, mockups, and strategic creative presentations.
• Guiding external partners by providing clear creative direction.
• Ensuring design outputs remain consistent with brand strategies and quality standards, managing feedback and production schedules.
• Contributing to experiential activations, installations, and developing materials such as credentials, invitations, signage, and collateral for flagship league events.
• Offering support for pre- and post-production activities as necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of professional experience in branding, graphic design, or visual identity development.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating expertise in logo creation, brand system development, and applied design work.
• Proficient understanding of brand identity application across digital, social media, print, and physical formats.
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experienced in presentation software including PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
• Excellent organizational and communication capabilities, adept at juggling multiple projects and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable about print production and post-production processes.
• A passion for baseball and interest in sports branding is preferred.

Compensation

The position offers a wage of $30 per hour. Final compensation will depend on various factors such as experience, education, skills, and other considerations relevant to MLB's hiring process.

Additional Information

Major League Baseball is renowned as the oldest major professional sports league in the U.S. and Canada, cultivating a culture that promotes growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Successful employees take initiative, solve problems proactively, and prioritize team success. MLB empowers its workforce by fostering environments for optimum performance.

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