Description

• Team Management: Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of creative staff. Manage and work alongside a team of talented creatives. Oversee department projects and tasks to ensure efficient workflows, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of quality. Be meticulous with copy and brand communication. Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment to ensure team members are motivated and engaged.
• Creative Direction: Under the guidance of the Sr Director of Brand & Crea􀆟ve Services, develop and implement a creative vision for the Durham Bulls brand, ensuring consistency across all visual assets. Adhere to the established brand and style guide.
• Hands-On Design: Contribute to the design and production of various marketing materials, including ingame presentation graphics and animations, print, digital, and social media assets. Demonstrate strong
  graphic design skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Photography Direction: Take a hands-on approach to capturing images under the direction of the Sr Director of Brand & Creative Services. This includes, but is not limited to, headshots, in-game photography, and specialty projects.
• Video Content Production: Produce and manage content distribution during the season and as needed for specialty events. Collaborate with the video team to create engaging and shareable content.
• Social Media Content Deployments: Develop and execute social media content strategies to engage fans and drive online traffic. Monitor social media analytics and adjust content strategy as needed.
• Digital Ad Management: Oversee the creation and management of digital advertising campaigns across various platforms. Analyze campaign performance and optimize for maximum ROI.
• Vendor Management: Source and manage relationships with external graphic designers, photographers, printers, and partners. Ensure quality standards are met, and maintain strong contractor relationships.
• Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where deadlines are tight, and priorities can shift quickly. 
• Agility to Make Changes: Be able to adapt to changing project requirements and make necessary updates without compromising quality or timelines.

• Expected to work and assist all events held at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
• Other general Front Office duties – including assisting with hiring events, special events, pulling tarp and other general duties involving working in a Minor League Front Office.
• Assist with creating team community relations initiatives, as well as the execution and promotion of such events.

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, photography, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in graphic design and photography, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with Video Editing Platforms (Premiere, Davinci, Final Cut Pro)
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, and Lightroom).
• Experience managing budgets and project timelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating a strong track record of successful design projects within the sports or
  entertainment industry (preferred).
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• People oriented, able to multi-task, be organized, motivated and detail focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and all events.