Graphic Designer

 

Description:

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

● Design high-impact promotional and advertising campaigns, email marketing materials, social media, web and e-commerce assets, event collateral (including but not limited to digital ads, rack cards, brochures, posters, flyers, display, and property signage.

● Support graphic design needs of other departments, including but not limited to sales kits, private event signs, educational program materials, presentations and special projects.

● Consistently apply and enforce brand standards with regards to all company logos, images, and visuals.

● Actively participate in brainstorming and help maintain a creative and fun design team culture.

● Prepare images/advertising assets as needed for digital, web, social platforms, print, packaging, and video.

● Retouch and manipulate images.

● Assist with collateral updates and version control.

● Manage workflow and projects in a timely, efficient manner.

● Manage printing vendors.

● Support management of internal databases of designs, photography and video.

● Collaborate with internal staff, as well as external agencies and contractors on design concepts and production.

● Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications / Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent education and experience.

● At least 3 years of experience in design in an agency, in-house or freelance.

● Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.

● Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.

● Excellent computer knowledge for both Windows and Mac environments.

● Proficient in standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD and Lightroom Classic).

● Advanced knowledge of layout, color, typography, production.

● An understanding of UI/UX (user interface/user experience) design, digital production for web and print.

● A keen eye for photography or creative visual tactics.

● Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, WordPress, HTML, CSS and 3D software is a plus.

● Experience with computer-aided design is a plus.

● Product photography and e-commerce experience are also a plus.

● Video production such as editing and animation is a strong advantage.

● Strong working knowledge of designing for multiple screen resolutions and sizes.

● A good eye for high-end design and style. Passion for web technologies and graphic design.

● Must remain current on design production software.

● Ability to learn quickly with the capability to multitask and handle multiple files, jobs and projects at once.

● Able to work well under pressure, independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames.

● Proactive, eager for solving problems and a commitment to accepting responsibility.

● Team player who can work effectively across departments.

● Organized, dependable and detail-oriented.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Interpersonal skills, judgment, high integrity and ethical character are also required.

● Enthusiasm for working in an organization where change is frequent, the structure is evolving, and flexibility, teamwork, and good humor are absolute necessities.

● Passion for creating a world-class destination that is unrivaled in content and recognized for a truly outstanding guest experience.

● Writing and proofreading skills preferred.

● Desire to continue to grow skill set with ongoing education and training.

● Physical ability to evaluate visual design elements and aesthetics.