Job Description
THE AGENCY
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.
The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.
Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
OVERVIEW
CAA seeks a Graphic Designer for our in-house Creative Services department. In this role, they will work directly with the Project Manager and report to the executive lead of the Creative Services Design team, both in Los Angeles. They will research, conceptualize, design, and produce outstanding creative on a wide range of projects including presentation decks, intranet materials, movie screening, party and event invitations, websites, video graphics, ads, logos, branded materials, collateral and foundation designs, Outlook email graphics and email templates for department newsletters (internal and external). The Graphic Designer is also a key part of the team who will design and produce monthly Agency staff meetings, yearly Retreats and special events. They will also work on special projects for the Agency and our clients.
Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
- Meet with assistants, agents, executives and clients regarding photography and videography needs
- Discuss needs with colleague, client or manager and advise on best plan to build out visual tools for internal or external needs using CAA’s exclusive pitching applications to secure business opportunities for clients, colleagues, and agency as a whole
- Work in conjunction with Head of Production and Project Manager to produce, source, organize, edit, and archive corporate and client materials
- Handle all aspects of production for a talking-head style interview
- Create individualized plan to showcase client materials as described in requests using creative judgement, communicate with Project Manager and stakeholders, and address notes as needed
- Bring unique point-of-view, trained eye, natural ability for pacing, education, and specialized skillsets to every request
- Work independently without on-site production support, managing all aspects of photo and video set-up efficiently and within tight timelines
- Event and portrait photography
- Color correction and photo editing
- Navigate multiple projects in various stages of production and post-production to completion
- Brainstorm with creative team on upcoming projects or pitches
- Managing individual workload via assigned Asana tickets
- Live editing during special recorded events via Livestream Studio, on-site, or other platform
- Stay up to date on latest video and photography trends and applications to continually improve skills
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve using vast knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production best practices and software
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, fine arts, visual arts, media or a relevant experience
- 5+ years of professional experience working in a fast-paced environment as part of a creative team
- Stellar portfolio showcasing past work
- Understanding of core design principals and proven exceptional taste level through collaboration with other designers in developing a corporate style guide and recreating templates for branded work
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate visioning, creative concepts, and rationale for design decisions
- Working knowledge of collaborative design tool platforms (Figma, Miro) and templated design platforms (Campaign Monitor, Stripo, Wordpress, Canva).
- Ability to design elevated branding for internal materials and client projects
- Highly proficient on Mac
- Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and an understanding of new technologies and ways to harness them for our work
- Mastery of Keynote and PowerPoint
- A positive, hard-working “can-do” attitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Pride in your work and the work of the team
- Passion for innovation
- Eye for details, ability to carefully address notes when given
- Demonstrated ability to work well and communicate effectively within a team and under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to be a part of an organization that values teamwork and taking care of each other
Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.
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CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.