Senior Graphic Designer

Iowa Wild; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Iowa Wild is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to drive high-impact visual design across marketing, advertising, and branded communications. You will lead key creative projects, collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategic campaigns, and ensure brand consistency and design leadership.

With a Bachelor's in Graphic Design or equivalent, five years of design experience, and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite plus Microsoft Office, you'll manage timelines, mentor teammates, and oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm.
• Experience as project/creative lead directing other team members.
• Personal digital portfolio of creative/design projects.
• High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office—Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality creative design across marketing channels and social media.
• Lead key campaigns and ensure brand consistency across assets.
• Oversee projects, timelines, and workload for the design team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ideate messaging and concepts.
• Direct art direction for photoshoots and develop templates for internal use.
• Communicate with vendors and manage cost estimates.

Skills

Creative leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer - $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Position Summary: The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for driving the creation and execution of high-impact visual designs across marketing, advertising, and branded communications. This role leads key creative projects, collaborates cross-functionally to develop strategic campaigns, and ensures brand consistency through strong design leadership and project oversight. The position is critical in managing the graphic design team's workload, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Drive high-quality creative design across a range of marketing and communication channels.
  • Create original designs and layout elements for advertising, publications, marketing, large format signage, and social media.
  • Elevate the organization’s visual identity by bringing freshness and innovation to all branded collateral.
  • Function as project lead and execute designs on key seasonal projects.
  • Assist in art directing annual photo shoots.
  • Create standardized templates for use by others within the organization.
  • Adhere to brand imaging standards, ensuring consistency across all visual assets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and deliver strategic, on-brand campaigns.
  • Work with the creative services team and internal clients to ideate messaging and campaign concepts.
  • Develop and present creative solution options that are effective, visually compelling, and on-brand.
  • Regularly interact with internal customers on projects and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization.
  • Liaison with internal clients to clarify creative requests and advise on strategic, design-forward solutions.
• Manage project timelines, team coordination, and vendor communication to support creative execution.
  • Utilize project management software to manage project tasks, deadlines, and communication needs.
  • Work with the Senior Manager, Creative Services to ensure all production deadlines are met.
  • Delegate projects to other creative team members.
  • Communicate with vendors and obtain cost estimates for external projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• At least five years design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm.
• Experience as project/creative lead in directing other team members.
• Currently possess a personal digital portfolio of creative/design projects.
• High-proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite - specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Proven graphic design technical abilities with a strong understanding of and experience in branding, layout, and typography in both print and digital media.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word and Excel.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated creative mindset with a passion about excellent creative execution.
• Talent for directing others to achieve successful design solutions.
• Ability to take constructive input/critique from others.
• Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events.

• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy.

ADA/EEO Statement:

Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.