Trainee, Creative Jobs

Company Description

MKTG S+E is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment to impact human behavior through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. Our key differentiator is "knowing people better than anyone else" and using deep consumer insights to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands.

Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality, and events, we connect the sports and entertainment industry and companies around the world to deliver meaningful marketing solutions and experiences that are truly differentiated. The experiences that we create engage customers, build memorable brands and deliver value. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

MKTG offers a unique and rewarding Trainee Program for college graduates seeking entry to the lifestyle marketing industry. Our Trainee Program ensues for six months, at which point successful Trainees are offered promotions to Coordinator level positions, based on position availability (post Trainee Program employment is not guaranteed). The MKTG Trainee Program has proven to be an ideal way to begin one's career in the lifestyle marketing industry.

With hands on experience Trainees in the Creative Department become involved with all aspects of the creative process. Through extensive research, design, and creative ideation, Trainees gain a nuanced and in-depth understanding of the strategy and art direction involved in making brands come to life.

The Creative Trainee plays an important support role to the Creative Directors and Art Directors to produce visually arresting, thoughtful, on-brand work for MKTG's client roster across various forms of media.

The Creative Trainee is a true team player looking to be immersed in a non-typical work environment and become part of a vibrant culture of people that know how to learn and have FUN. No two days are alike in our office, so being flexible in supporting evolving programs will be key to success in this role.

This trainee will report to the Senior Art Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Creative Team with the following:

• Animation
• Participate in brainstorming to create solutions
• Collaborate with Creative and Content teams on multiple client projects
• Brainstorming
• Create layouts/graphics for PowerPoint presentations
• Design: Create print collateral and digital/web layouts and graphics according to different client brand guidelines
• Following deadlines and complete projects promptly
• Presentation decks
• Researching competitive activity, industry trends, and creative inspiration
• Print design
• Digital design
• Deliver visually striking and exciting designs in print and digital applications
• Conduct project-based research
• Support team with different projects and administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with the ability to interface with all levels of management
• Comfortable with deadlines and changing assignments
• Must present online portfolio of work that expresses a versatile and design aesthetic
• This role requires two days on location along with other days as needed. This role will be located in NYC.
• Proficient in Adobe CS: Illustrator & Photoshop
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in Design or similar field
• Demonstrate passion, initiative and seek solutions to problems
• This application deadline is October 4, 2023. Please submit your application before this deadline.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must have working knowledge of: InDesign, After Effects, PowerPoint, Google Docs

Additional Information

For Temp Positions (Hourly): The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $19.23. Hourly pay rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography

Dentsu is the network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.