Graphic Designer
Schedule: Full Time/Hourly
Department: Marketing and Public Relations
Reports To: Creative Project Manager
Salary Range: $40,000/year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
This full-time position entails the design and production coordination of a variety of marketing materials for Broadway Sacramento, including those promoting the Broadway At Music Circus and Broadway On Tour seasons, as well as those supporting Development, Education & Community Engagement and other internal departments. Responsibilities range from conceptualizing/creating projects from scratch to modifying/localizing already-created artwork. Working directly alongside the Creative Project Manager, the Graphic Designer will be encouraged to stretch their creative muscles in developing outstanding and eye-catching design materials. Applicants should be passionate about their skills and ready to collaborate.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Job Duties
- Design a wide variety of marketing materials including
- Brochures
- Posters
- Flyers
- Print advertisements
- Online advertisements
- Outdoor banners
- Website graphics
- Show playbills
- Front of house materials
- Other projects as needed
- Create show playbills distributed at performances
- Create logos
- Create banners/other artwork for website and digital advertising
- Create artwork for use in email templates
- Research shows as necessary to obtain an adequate level of familiarity
- Retouch/enhance photographs
- Monitor workload to allow realistic assessment of completion dates for projects with flexible deadlines
- Track all projects and due dates to ensure that deadlines are consistently met
- Obtain required project approvals from appropriate parties
- Get bids from outside vendors for the production of materials
- Coordinate all stages of production of materials with outside vendors
Requirements
- Broad knowledge of graphic design, layout
- High level of creativity and imagination
- Highly organized
- Ability to multi-task
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail
- Excellent time management capabilities
- Innovative thinker
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal/customer service skills
- Ability to meet frequent and multiple deadlines
- Flexibility
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects for multiple project managers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to effectively work in a team-oriented environment
- Problem-solving and analytical skills,
- Knowledge of marketing, advertising
- Knowledge of printing/production procedures and requirements
- Proficiency in a variety of graphic design software, including Illustrator Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- COVID-19 vaccination is required—accommodations for a
Education/Experience
- College graduate or equivalent experience
- Degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a similar field
- As an alternative, extensive experience in the field
- Design experience with a variety of materials
- Experience working with printers and other outside vendors
- A robust and diverse portfolio
- Graphic illustration experience is a plus
- Interest/experience in the theater or performing arts fields helpful but not required
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by pThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
If you wish to apply for this position please carefully read and follow application instructions. All documents must be in Word or PDF format. Only complete applications will be considered. No phone calls please.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter via the form below. Open until filled.