MN Women's Major League Volleyball - Graphic Designer

MN Women's Major League Volleyball - Graphic Designer - $50,000 - $65,000 annually 

The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality visual content across print, digital, and social platforms that support organizational marketing and communication goals. This role collaborates with internal teams to develop creative concepts, maintains brand consistency, and manages project timelines using design and project management tools. By delivering compelling and on-brand designs, the Graphic Designer ensures the successful execution of campaigns and initiatives.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Support the execution of creative projects through collaboration, design, and adherence to brand standards.
• Collaborate and create graphic designs and layout elements for advertising, publications, marketing, social media, and websites utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.
• Utilize ad mats and other content to design or redesign materials for the desired outcome.
• Develop and present creative solution options for approval, modifying based on feedback received.
• Create timely, high-quality deliverables with the ability to design in different styles and tones reflecting the brand of various internal clients.
• Adhere to brand imaging standards to ensure visual consistency across all platforms.
• Assist in the production of graphics for arena matrix displays and video productions.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to concept development and content strategy.
• Participate in brainstorming and conceptual discussions to share new content ideas and perspectives.
• Take ideas from concept to completion to build and sustain consistent, loyal, and engaging fan interaction.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Manage production timelines and digital content updates under guidance of Creative Services leaders.
• Work under the supervision of the Creative Services leaders to ensure all production requests from internal and external customers are met.
• Utilize project management software to manage project tasks, deadlines, and communication needs.
• Have a working understanding of HTML to provide content and updates to organizational websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification:

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Two to five years of experience in a similar role on a creative team within an agency and/or in-house team.
• Knowledge of graphics-related Adobe Creative Cloud programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign—motion graphic design experience a plus.
• Proven graphic design technical abilities with a strong understanding of and experience in branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Personal Attributes:

• Solid planning, organization, administrative and time management skills.
• Confident in presenting work with strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to accept critique and iterate work based on peer and stakeholder feedback.
• Design expertise to take a project from conception to completion.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment. 
• Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events. 

• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc. 

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy.

ADA/EEO Statement:

Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.