Graphic Designer – Columbus Blue Jackets

Sports Design; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports organization in Columbus, OH is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to join their team. The role involves designing various marketing materials including advertisements, web content, and social media elements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience with key design software like Adobe Creative Suite. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential to contribute to the brand's continuity. This presents a unique opportunity to develop your skills within the sports industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate concepts into images.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Skilled in prioritizing work activities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design original elements like advertisements and web banners.
• Present design samples for approval.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements.

Skills

Design principles

Illustration skills

Proofreading skills

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Communication

Job Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university

1-2 years related experience

Tools

HTML5

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Communications: Graphic Design/Creative Services
Graphic Designer – Columbus Blue Jackets (Columbus, OH)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Work with the creative team to design original elements including, but not limited to: newspaper advertisements, publications, e‑mail marketing, web banners and pop‑ups, sponsorship elements, signage, promotional and premium items, direct mail, TV graphics, digital and social media content.

Adapt design elements to carry the continuity of the Blue Jackets brand throughout all collateral.

Presents samples to supervisor or client for selection and approval.

Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed; present final layout to supervisor or client for approval.

Create finished layout, or prepare instructions for others to assemble, prepare final layouts and check proofs.

Review quality of final product before release to client.

Maintain image resource files.

Assist in maintaining and establishing Marketing and Creative Services Department design policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Design – Translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail; demonstrates illustration and proofreading skills.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; successfully manages multiple jobs concurrently; develops realistic action plans.

Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; displays understanding of how job relates to others.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training, preferably within the sports industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of HTML5, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects design software, and Microsoft Office Suite software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Note:

When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Are you a US Citizen, Permanent resident of the US or otherwise authorized to work in the United States?
2. Do you have a bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training, preferably within the sports industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience?
3. Do you have experience working with HTML5, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects design software, and Microsoft Office Suite software?
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