Junior Graphic Designer

Job Type


Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth are looking for an in-house Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team. Working under the direction of a Senior Designer, this position will be responsible for creating both digital and print-based graphics for Corporate Partnerships and Business Development for both the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, as well as for Delta Center and other Jazz and Mammoth projects. Our ideal candidate is technically sound, passionate, hard-working and detail-oriented, and is knowledgeable in the latest trends and practices in graphic design. Each candidate must provide a design portfolio for review.

*APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create digital and print-based graphics for Corporate Partnerships, Business Development, Delta Center, and other Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth projects.
• Create visual mockups of sales assets using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Help assure brand consistency.
• Understand process and be timely.
• Be a good teammate, contribute positively to a winning culture, and be respectful.
• Demonstrate world-class customer service-and if you don't directly interact with the customer, support those who do.
• Protect the legal, financial and moral well-being of the company.
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth brand values: transparent, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy.
• Embrace a culture of inclusion and diversity where guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and heard.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and rough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in graphic design or related field.
• 1-2 years applied design-related experience, or a body of work that reflects an equivalent experience, including some prior management experience.
• Web portfolio demonstrating strong skills in graphic design, branding, layout design, typography, photo editing, and print with attention to detail.
• Speed and proficiency with current Adobe Creative Suite on MacOS.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work well on quick turnarounds and short deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate and express yourself both written and verbally.
• Must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

The Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement or rescind portions of this job description, and Smith Entertainment Group reserves the right to do so at any time. The employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.