Graphic Designer

Job Details

Description

Department: Marketing/Communications

Reports to: Director, Marketing

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Graphic Designer is suited for creative, motivated individuals who have experience in sports entertainment and graphic design. This role will be tasked with creating graphics and videos that capture the attention of those who see them, while communicating the desired message. The ideal individual will be highly creative, organized and able to turn work projects quickly and efficiently. The Graphic Designer will need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate messaging requirements into outstanding design content. Software applications that will be utilized include: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conceptualizes, plans, designs and produces a wide range of specialized graphic, typesetting and/or illustrative material, to include multimedia concepts; writes and edits basic copy.
• Oversees all design elements, from conception to final delivery.
• Develops graphic directions, concepts and specifications for assigned projects.
• Plans production schedules for the various steps in the design process; develop workflow for multiple concurrent projects; participates in production and/or marketing planning group sessions and meetings.
• Meets deadlines with creative and finalized designs as requested by the Director of Marketing.
• Possesses a strong eye for aesthetics and visual details to ensure a quality final product.
• Listens to design needs, then collaborate ideas with other members of the marketing team.
• Maintains high standards of quality; makes sure only the best work is considered as complete.
• Designs within the framework of the Space Cowboys brand guidelines.
• Collaborates across the organization to help emphasize the Space Cowboys standard of creativity.
• Manages graphics or photographic library and maintain digital records.
• May create and produce animated videos and animated portions of live videos using computers and video production equipment.
• Assists, and on occasion leads, in filming, editing and final production for both internal and external video content.
• Assists with team photography needs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And/or Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Arts or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of proven graphic design experience
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Experience in Daktronics Show Control preferred, but not required
• Photography background preferred, but not required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, and prioritize results
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous work with a sports team is preferred, but not required
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. This is a largely sedentary role.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Travel

Rare travel may be expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability