Graphic Designer

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, andlaunch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by 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 sponsor ships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.

CAAseeks 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.

• 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

• 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…