Senior Graphic Designer, Content

This is a Full Time Job

Department: Marketing and Communications

Supervisor: Sr. Manager, Graphic & Marketing Projects

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Please note, as a condition of employment, COVID-19 vaccination (at least the initiation of the process) is required prior to start date. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Summary:

As the role of Sr. Graphic Designer, you are responsible for producing highly visible graphics for print and web platforms through graphic design and visual communication. Your work will directly shape and support the brand of the Houston Astros Baseball Club. You will also be responsible for producing many visual elements for all sectors of the business. Your work will be exhibited both in-stadium, in-market, and online. You will work closely with the Sr. Manager of Graphic & Marketing Projects as well as other business stakeholders to deliver effective, meaningful designs both static and interactive. You will be a key member of our Content Team, which includes designers, photographers, and videographers, that all work collectively to create impactful visual assets for the club. Projects will vary from day-to-day deliverables to week-long projects.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assume the lead design role in large corporate initiative projects (i.e., campaigns, re-brands, uniform design)
• Assist in the intake and delegation of project workload amongst fellow designers
• Responsible for meeting with project stakeholders to identify needs and provide creative solutions
• Assist Sr. Manager, Graphic & Marketing Projects and Director of Content in core strategic brand development projects
• Produce distinctive graphics through multiple forms of media
• Create company-wide visual assets and support departmental initiatives through artistic design
• Incorporate branded campaign elements throughout multiple executions including a variety of creative projects such as advertisements, brochures, corporate identity, packaging, presentations, promotional displays and signage
• Retouch and edit high resolution imagery
• Develop digital illustrations for logos, presentations and multimedia projects
• Produce data driven infographic designs through typography and illustration
• Responsible for the design, layout and formatting of digital and hard materials
• Find graphical solutions while working through design challenges, effects and techniques
• Manage large file delivery and organize a workflow environment
• Serve as a developmental resource to other content team members through skill-share and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:
Required Competencies & Skills:
• A. in the visual arts required or equivalent experience
• 4 years’ experience in creating designs in print, web and/or mobile devices for a major brand
• Strong design and leadership skills and the ability to provide creative visual solutions
• Strong background and proficiency knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD and InDesign
• Exceptional understanding of web production
• Ability to work collaboratively within a design team environment and analyze creative feedback
• Schedule flexibility, including nights and weekends.
• Proven multi-tasking and problem-solving ability in addition to dedication to the final product
• Motion Design experience preferred
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and research skills with great attention to details
• Design portfolio required for consideration
• Apple environment only

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Majority of time spent in indoor, climate-controlled environment. May also be exposed to partially sheltered outdoor environment subject to climate fluctuations.

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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Rare travel maybe 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.



EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience
Preferred
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