Graphic Designer + Digital Marketing Associate

The State Theatre, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Theatre, Inc. is seeking a talented Graphic Designer + Digital Marketing Associate to support a busy calendar of live music, film, and events in Centre County. You’ll craft posters, digital ads, and social content, while translating campaigns across platforms.

You will bring hands-on social media marketing experience, manage multiple projects, and help maintain a consistent visual identity for all promotions.

Qualifications

• Exceptional graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with Canva and designing for social media.
• Hands-on experience with social media marketing and Meta Ads Manager.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, collaborative, organized, and receptive to feedback.
• Experience in live entertainment, film, arts, or event marketing (preferred).
• Photography and basic video-editing experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual campaigns for concerts, films, and events.
• Design posters, digital ads, social graphics, print materials, signage, and promos.
• Produce artwork for social media, websites, email, and print; adapt across channels.
• Maintain The State Theatre’s visual identity and brand consistency.

Skills

Graphic design

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Experience in live entertainment, film, arts, or event marketing (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Meta Ads Manager

Job description

Graphic Designer + Digital Marketing Associate

Summary

The State Theatre is looking for a talented graphic designer who can step in and immediately support a fast-moving calendar of live music, film, and special events.

Graphic design is at the heart of this position, but we’re looking for someone who also brings hands-on experience with social media and digital marketing. The right person will be able to develop strong visual concepts, create effective promotional materials, and help translate that work across social and digital platforms.

About The State Theatre

For nearly 20 years, The State Theatre has been Centre County’s home for live music and film, presenting national touring artists, local performers, and a mix of mainstream, independent, classic, and repertory cinema.

Where You'll Contribute

Design & Creative

• Develop creative concepts and visual campaigns for concerts, films, and special events.
• Design posters, digital advertising, social media graphics, print materials, signage, and promotional pieces.
• Produce and adapt artwork for social media, websites, email, digital displays, advertising, and print.
• Create original visual approaches that help individual events stand out while remaining consistent with The State Theatre’s overall identity.
• Prepare files for commercial printing and coordinate with vendors.
• Help strengthen and maintain The State Theatre’s visual identity.
• Organize and maintain graphic assets, templates, and design files.

Social Media & Digital Marketing

• Create, schedule, and publish social media content supporting concerts, films, and special events.Translate campaign creative into effective social content across multiple platforms.
• Assist with creating and managing paid social campaigns using Meta Ads Manager.
• Adapt creative and messaging for different audiences, placements, and platforms.
• Help maintain an active and consistent social media presence across the theatre’s event calendar.
• Monitor basic campaign performance and help identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach.
• Stay aware of social media trends, formats, platform changes, and emerging creative opportunities.
• Work closely with the Marketing & Event Promotion Associate on event campaigns and promotional priorities.
• Coordinate creative needs, deadlines, and deliverables across the theatre’s event calendar.
• Collaborate with programming, development, production, box office, and other departments when creative needs overlap.
• Help ensure marketing materials are accurate, consistent, and delivered on time.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has exceptional graphic design skills supported by a strong portfolio.
• Is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Has experience with Canva and designing for social media.
• Has hands-on experience with social media marketing and Meta Ads Manager.
• Can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Is creative, collaborative, organized, and receptive to feedback.
• Has experience in live entertainment, film, arts, or event marketing (preferred).
• Photography and basic video-editing experience are a plus.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means creating visual communication that is engaging, consistent, and delivered on time. Every piece of work reflects the quality of The State Theatre while helping connect audiences with the experiences we create.