Who We Are:
160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion, and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access, and influence help brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education, and more. We represent culture. Bring Yours. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we’re looking to reach through our work. Just as we’re obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we’re even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through the entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through the global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
The Role and What You’ll Do:
As a Sr. Designer, you are adept in translating a conceptual vision into a physical design solution that’s innovative, dynamic, and memorable by flexing your cross-channel design prowess in experiential, traditional, and digital media. You strive to deliver award-winning design solutions that position our agency and brands we work for as the gold standard in our highly competitive industry. You pride yourself as being the consummate collaborator and a proven leader who’s willing to work closely with your work team to deliver brand accurate, pixel-perfect outputs in a very face-paced, high-energy work environment.
This position requires someone who is not only passionate about every aspect of design but also stays up to date on the latest design trends, technology, and programs from the newest Adobe tools to the most cutting-edge AI offerings. You obsess over design fundamentals and are constantly challenging yourself and the team to push the boundaries of design. You are a design athlete and have experience creating campaigns across a variety of platforms including experiential, branding, identity design, print, digital, social, OOH, and more (motion design a plus).
We’re looking for someone who thrives in diverse team settings and is experienced in communicating effectively with art directors, project managers, print production, account leads, and event production. You lead by example with impeccable craft, unwavering time management, and unmatched attention to detail. You are cool under pressure and take pride in directing and coaching young designers to deliver top-notch creative with tight turns. Last, but certainly not least, we are looking for someone who champions our commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work culture.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ensure consistency and efficacy of design throughout all creative
- Play a hands-on role in the design of outstanding creative, working collaboratively within a cross-disciplinary team and environment (Art Directors, Creative Directors, Assoc. Design Directors, etc.)
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers to build client presentations
- Collaborate closely with Design and Creative team by reviewing work to ensure expectations are being met and adherence to brand guidelines
- Expert level of understanding of fundamental disciplines and design principles such as color, composition, typography, and attention to detail
- Drive awareness of industry and visual design trends (fashion, tech) and industry competitors, sharing with peers and the broader community and leveraging them within the design lifecycle
- Receptive to creative feedback and adaptability in creative/design development process
- Excellent interpersonal communications (written and verbal) and creative problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and presentation skills
- Maintain existing designs with the ability to self-manage multiple projects and tight timelines but also remain extremely detail-oriented
- Work closely with our media teams to test creative, and be able to apply learnings to refine and deliver new creative and evolving best practices
- Work on and possibly lead multiple projects with constantly changing deadlines and often at a high rate of speed
- Monitor high standards and work collaboratively on new methods and procedures as needed
- Ensure and develop best practice principles in conjunction with the wider team
- Consistently communicate with project owners regarding project status and challenges
- Provide technical input and advice on projects as required to achieve high quality
- Adaptable and ability to learn quickly
- Offer input and share ideas at creative meetings
- Manage creative request workflow by prioritizing projects
You Have These:
- 5+ years of Design experience within a branding shop, design firm, ad agency, or similar setting
- Degree in graphic design, marketing/communication design, or a similar field
- Digital design portfolio of drool-worthy creative
- Expert level of proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Slides
- Knowledge of motion and CGI a plus
- Self-driven, eager to learn, and goal-oriented
- Superior sense of type, layout, and image composition
- Expert knowledge of design trends and best practices
- Multi-disciplinary craft and cross-platform abilities including design, photography, film, animation, and mixed media communication and storytelling
- High level of accountability, motivation, and strong time/project management skills
- Compassion, empathy, and investment in your team, the organization, and the work
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights/weekends
- Must be able to work quickly but also remain extremely detail-oriented
- Ability to integrate feedback with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to handle multiple projects and proactively guide junior design talent in a fast-paced environment while being calm under pressure
- Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
- A desire to understand the advertising industry at large; an ability and a desire to adapt to the changing landscape of technology
- Strong work ethic, adaptable to ever-changing hours and demands, with the ability to re-focus and develop options for quick changes in projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding organizational and archiving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills- able to navigate and collaborate effectively with teams
How we work:
Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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