Design Manager

Overview: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com. Role Summary: The Design Manager is responsible for leading design and art direction for two iconic sports brands: the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. The role is both managerial and hands-on. It’s a chance to work with a super-talented, integrated group of people who care about the work they’re doing. Things move fast here; you might design a graphic or a logo or a tee shirt one day and see it on social or TV the next. Channels include social, digital OOH, TVCs, in-arena, signage, apparel, merchandise, web and email. You’ll work on initiatives like brand campaigns, draft, schedule release, player marketing, in-arena theme nights, All-Star, season launch, and playoffs. If you’re a natural collaborator, proven leader, conceptual thinker, and visionary designer who likes the idea of seeing your logo on center ice or your apparel on the backs of fans around the city, let’s talk. Specific Functions/Activities Summary:

• Leads development and production of design work for the Knicks and Rangers
• Manages three in-house designers across both sports teams
• Shepherds creative materials requests and deliverables from the point of receiving a creative brief through to completion
• Ensures the highest level of quality for all design work
• Collaborates with other creatives on over-arching creative ideas for brand campaigns and specific initiatives
• Coordinates with Marketing Strategy and Marketing Partnerships teams on the creation of marketing materials and branding design
• Finds efficiencies where appropriate by developing systems and templates
• Liaises with outside agencies on co-creation initiatives and campaigns.
• Supports the promotion of both teams’ Junior channels and community integrations

Qualifications:

• Proven branding design experience
• Advanced skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Knowledge in and passion for print design, digital design, branding, and typography
• Strong analytical skills, conceptual skills, and ability to brainstorm
• Keen attention to detail
• Excels at working in a team environment while also being able to work independently
• Confident presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once while sticking to deadlines
• Desire and willingness to learn, grow, and contribute wherever needed

The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.
Education: Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. EEO Statement: At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.'