Graphic Designer

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Oregon’s southern coast seeks a skilled Graphic Designer to bring our brand to life through bold visuals for promotions, digital displays, and guest experiences. You will work with the Marketing team and other departments to transform ideas into polished, on-brand designs that engage guests and reinforce our welcoming spirit.

Your role emphasizes creative storytelling, attention to detail, and collaboration with printers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred in marketing or related field.
• 3+ years of practical graphic design experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging graphics that showcase brand, promotions, and guest experiences.
• Collaborate with Marketing and resort departments to translate ideas into polished designs.
• Maintain brand consistency across materials and channels.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, we know the best experiences start with a warm welcome. Whether you're arriving for a relaxing getaway or clocking in for your shift. Here, hospitality is personal, teamwork is real, and people genuinely look out for one another. When you join our team, you're stepping into a workplace where you can learn, grow, and take pride in creating memorable moments across the entire property. We bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything we do, by building not only unforgettable guest experiences, but a workplace we're proud to call our own.

Be part of a team that's shaping one of the premier destinations for gaming and hospitality. A place where guests and team members alike feel right at home on Oregon's beautiful southern coast and beyond.

Why this job matters

Do you have a creative eye, a passion for great design, and a knack for turning ideas into something unforgettable? As a Graphic Designer at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, you help bring our brand, promotions, and guest experiences to life through bold ideas and eye-catching visuals. From exciting casino promotions and special events to digital displays, signage, and everything in between, your creativity helps tell our story and keeps our guests coming back for more.

In this role, you're more than a designer-you're a creative storyteller, brand champion, and collaborative teammate. You'll work alongside our Marketing team and departments throughout the resort to transform ideas into polished, engaging designs that capture the energy, personality, and welcoming spirit of Ko-Kwel Casino Resort. Your attention to detail, fresh perspective, and passion for creativity help make every guest touchpoint something special.

What you bring to the table

• Make sure the space stays safe, clean, and friendly for both guests and the rest of the team; speak up and report any safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Bring creative ideas to life by designing engaging, high-quality graphics that showcase our brand, promotions, entertainment, and guest experiences.
• Be a go-to creative resource for graphic design needs across CEDCO entities, including brochures, flyers, billboards, direct mail, signage, menus, digital advertising, branded merchandise, and more.
• Create exciting visual content for our website, mobile app, digital displays, and other online platforms that keeps our guests informed and engaged.
• Develop, update, and schedule graphics for digital message centers throughout the property, making sure our messaging stays fresh, accurate, and on brand.
• Keep our property looking its best by updating promotional marketing materials in a timely manner.
• Partner with printers, publications, signage vendors, and advertising agencies to ensure creative materials are produced accurately and delivered on time.
• Coordinate with fellow Marketing teammates to brainstorm creative concepts, campaigns, and bring exciting promotions and events to life.
• Lend your creative talents to departments throughout the resort by designing materials supporting their needs.
• Help make special events shine by providing creative support, promotional materials, and a helping hand wherever needed.
• Coordinate and support professional and in-house photography, video shoots, and broadcast productions that showcase our property and experiences.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and outside vendors to create branded merchandise and promotional products that represent our resort with style and consistency.
• Be a brand champion! Review creative materials for accuracy, quality, and consistency to make sure everything our guests see reflects who we are.
• Keep creative projects organized by maintaining digital files, design archives, photography, and records of property signage and updates.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to help the Marketing team stay on top of projects and priorities.
• Represent Ko-Kwel Casino Resort with a friendly attitude, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to great guest service.
• Support the training and development of Tribal Member teammates in accordance with our Tribal Member Preference policies.
• Bring fresh ideas, a positive attitude, and a willingness to embrace new projects and creative challenges.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and keep things running smoothly. (Other duties as assigned)

Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and maybe some bonus points

• A friendly, approachable attitude and a genuine appreciation for teamwork, creativity, and making great things happen.
• This position requires at least an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and education preferably in marketing, with minimum 3 years practical graphic design experience.
• Must have extensive experience in technical programs on a Macintosh or PC platform, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, other graphic software, and general office productivity software (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
• An outstanding eye for detail, and commitment to consistency.
• Solid understanding of grid systems, design systems, layouts, typography, and print standards.
• Good communication and exceptional organizational skills required, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adapts easily to new technology with interest to learn more.
• Experience working within a shared file system.
• Additional skills; Website development, WYSIWYG Email editor, DSLR/SLR knowledge a plus.
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to stay calm and professional when things get busy.
• Must successfully complete and remain in compliance with Coquille Tribal Gaming Commission background requirements and company drug-free workplace policies.

Physical stuff to know

We've included the typical physical parts of the job here. If you need an accommodation to do the work, just let us know-we're here to support you. You'll need to be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when business needs call for it. Your day may include spending extended periods working on a computer, standing, walking throughout the property, and using your hands to operate computers, equipment, and other tools. You'll need to be able to lift up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting of more than 35 pounds with assistance. You may also help move chairs, tables, signage, and event props when needed. Computer work and digital design may take up more than 50% of your workday. Things can get busy in hospitality, so being able to stay organized, make good decisions under pressure, and handle challenging situations with professionalism is important. Just a heads-up-the casino environment may expose you to secondhand smoke. This is a quick summary of the main duties and requirements-it might not cover everything you could be asked to do.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.