Job Description
Overview The Spiders: Founded in 2014, the Spiders are a professional Ultimate Frisbee team, competing in the Ultimate Frisbee Association, or UFA (pronounced “U-F-A”). The Spiders mission is to entertain and inspire our community to live more connected and healthier lives through Ultimate. Being part of the Spiders means you want to grow personally, and pursue excellence in your work with joy and grit to bring results to your community.
Spiders Community Web: Founded in 2022, the Spiders Community Web is a 501(c)3 sponsored organization. The Spiders Community Web mission is to inspire communities to live healthier, more connected lives through Ultimate; organized around three primary objectives:
- Provide job opportunities for individuals and organizations that support those most in need.
- Increase community access and engagement with the sport of Ultimate and the Oakland Spiders.
- Provide direct support to Bay Area organizations committed to fostering community growth and development.
Being part of the Spiders Community Web means you want to support your community through hard work driven by your passion, grit, and joy.
Description The Graphic Design intern will work closely with the General Managers and other various members of the organization and be involved in the day-to-day graphic/visual elements of the team and it's non-profit. They will gain valuable insight into various aspects of a professional sports organization. This individual will support the team in telling the story of our brand through visually impactful, culturally relevant, and cutting-edge design.
The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a consistent structure, can-do attitude, and top-notch creative execution. Moreover, this individual must take initiative independently and manage ambiguity while embodying the vision, mission, and core values of the ultimate team.
Responsibilities - Serve as brand creative support on major marketing campaigns, social and sponsorship needs.
- Developing graphics packages for a wide range of media including social, web, email, apparel, outdoor, marketing promotions, and in-game needs
- Maintain quality control of content, and support design strategy and execution
- Organize Game Day media
- Support the team in innovation and staying up to date with trends and best practices
- Ability to manage multiple projects & brands simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Required to work on game nights, off-hours, and on weekends when requested
- ***Must provide a portfolio of work
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Qualifications - Advance software skills required: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Bridge)
- Experience in designing static and animated ads for web, social, email, and display
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and have a sense of accountability
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Must reside in the city and be able to attend all home games and weekly practices.
- Ability to commit to December - August
- Education and Experience
- Currently working towards or have graduated with a degree in Sports Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field
- Prior experience working in an in-house creative team, creative agency, or related, with knowledge and enthusiasm for professional sports
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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