GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Unclassified - Sugar Land, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Sugar Land, TX

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About the position

The Graphic Designer position at Sugar Land Space Cowboys is an exciting opportunity for creative and motivated individuals with a background in sports entertainment and graphic design. This full-time role is focused on creating visually appealing graphics and videos that effectively communicate the desired messages to the audience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong creative flair, organizational skills, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects. The Graphic Designer will utilize various software applications, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), to produce high-quality design content that aligns with the Space Cowboys brand guidelines. In this role, the Graphic Designer will conceptualize, plan, design, and produce a wide range of graphic materials, including multimedia concepts. They will oversee all design elements from conception to final delivery, ensuring that all projects meet the high standards of quality expected by the organization. The designer will collaborate with other members of the marketing team to listen to design needs and generate creative ideas that enhance the overall marketing strategy. Additionally, the Graphic Designer may be involved in creating animated videos and assisting with team photography needs, contributing to both internal and external video content production. The work environment is primarily office-based, with the potential for noise levels to increase during events at the stadium. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet project deadlines and support the marketing initiatives of the Space Cowboys. Rare travel may be expected, but the primary focus will be on delivering outstanding design work in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• 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; develops 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 collaborates 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 maintains 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Daktronics Show Control
• Photography background
• Previous work with a sports team