Freelance Global Graphic Designer

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You'll Do

This role will work under managerial direction (Art Director & Project Manager, others as assigned), providing design and creative solutions for the Marketing and Sales needs of the company. Works in a fast paced, dynamic, creative environment with the ability to multi-task. This individual will communicate and gather information for project approval review processes with internal clients.

Partners with Art Directors, Business Directors, Marketing, Sales, internal designers and outside designers and ad agencies to gather information for layouts and concepts all the way through production phases.

Performs a variety of design tasks from start to final production such as logo designs, packaging, point-of -purchase, web, mobile & social channels, product launch events, retail, and brand activations and other specialty projects as assigned by Marketing, Sales, Art Directors and Creative Services Directors.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Also provides marketing with cost estimates on a project-by-project basis regarding outside costs involved.
• Works with Staff Photographer on coordinating and providing product, photo layouts and background concepts for various projects.
• Responsible for the collection and transfer of files for all types of projects with foreign and domestic venders to sample and produce.
• Coordinates with Project Manager to define specifications for quoting and bidding of various projects within defined design perimeters of project to ensure quality and proper execution.
• Coordinates with Staff Copy Writer on providing details, background, layouts and client direction for various projects.
• Responsible for maintaining the job log for project tracking as well as individual tracking sheets in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

The Graphic Designer must have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphics related degree preferred and 3-5 years working experience in a small design firm or corporate in-house graphics department

Additional Qualifications Should Include

• Solid attention to detail with strong organization and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and work with the cross-functional teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, be flexible with work hours, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Requires an advanced working knowledge of Macintosh computers and graphics related software. Needs a fundamental working knowledge of photography, photo shoots, separations and printing processes.
• Basic conventional design and Creative knowledge in a broad array of systems and technologies including industrial design, architecture, and graphic design. abilities a plus.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, After Effects, and associated design software. Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.