What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at USA Track & Field?
BASIC FUNCTION: USA Track & Field is the National Governing Body for track and field, long distance running and race walking in the United States. Our Sport, Our Team, Our Journey. This is the brand message USATF wants its fans, supporters and athletes to know. We have a great team internally and we know that great teamwork can make the sport better. USATF is seeking a graphic designer to support the Senior Brand Manager’s role in the daily duties of managing creative brief requests and execution of timelines to meet each project deadline. The graphic designer will support USATF and its departments in keeping to brand style and guidelines, while assisting with a variety of brand approvals and review. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to multi-task.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design projects can range from production of logos, print promotional material, email blast graphics, layouts for apparel merchandise, website graphics, and social media campaigns.
- Accepts and completes a project from start to finish, knowing that some timelines are very short, while others may go through several rounds of edits.
- Ensures that delivered graphics match the customer requirements, with respect to aesthetics, functionality and brand guidelines.
- Works closely with local printers to gather price estimates and production of print pieces.
- Assist with maintaining & monitoring the brand of USATF internally and externally.
DESIRED OUTCOMES:
- Comprehensive and creative content provided in a clean and timely manner
- Engagement with each department to achieve the goal of every project
- Assistance with managing the creative tracking flow of projects internally and to creative agency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Individual willing to work closely with multiple departments to understand creative needs for a variety of projects
- Knowledge of preparing files for print · Knowledge of saving files for the web
- Photo editing to clean up images
- Possess good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Organizational skills including the ability to rearrange daily schedule for unexpected projects that may be presented
- Ability to give and receive constructive criticism
- Strong communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, multimedia or similar field
- 2-5 years of experience in design and creative services
- Online portfolio showcasing design and examples of work
- Must be able to pass a background screen and drug test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods.
- Must be able to lift 20 to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to stand or walk distances at events.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- May require travel over weekends.
- May require working weekends at events.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.