Graphic Designer

Job Title:                  Graphic Designer
Classification:         Full time/hourly
Reports To:              Creative Project Manager
Salary Range:          $43,000 - $48,000/year
 
Position Summary
 
This full-time position entails the design and production coordination of a variety of marketing materials for Broadway Sacramento, including those promoting the Broadway At Music Circus and Broadway On Tour seasons, as well as those supporting Development, Education & Community Engagement and other internal departments.  Responsibilities range from conceptualizing/creating projects from scratch to modifying/localizing already-created artwork.  Working directly alongside the Creative Project Manager, the Graphic Designer will be encouraged to stretch their creative muscles in developing outstanding and eye-catching design materials. Applicants should be passionate about their skills and ready to collaborate.
 
Job Duties

• Design a wide variety of marketing materials including
  • Brochures
  • Posters
  • Flyers
  • Print advertisements
  • Online advertisements
  • Outdoor banners
  • Website graphics
  • Show playbills
  • Front of house materials
  • Other projects as needed
• Create show playbills distributed at performances
• Create logos
• Create banners/other artwork for website and digital advertising
• Create artwork for use in email templates
• Research shows as necessary to obtain adequate level of familiarity
• Retouch/enhance photographs
• Monitor workload to allow realistic assessment of completion dates for projects with flexible deadlines
• Track all projects and due dates to ensure that deadlines are consistently met
• Obtain required project approvals from appropriate parties
• Get bids from outside vendors for production of materials
• Coordinate all stages of production of materials with outside vendors

• Knowledge of advertising, marketing
• Broad knowledge of graphic design, layout
• Innovative thinker
• Robust and diverse portfolio, representing design experience with a variety of materials
• High level of creativity and imagination
• Highly organized, with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects for multiple project managers
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet frequent and multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management capabilities
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail
• Ability to effectively work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills
• Flexibility
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills,
• Knowledge of printing/production procedures and requirements
• Experience working with printers and other outside vendors
• Proficiency in a variety of graphic design software, including Illustrator Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• College graduate or equivalent experience
  • Degree in graphic design, fine arts or a similar field
  • As an alternative, extensive experience in field
• Graphic illustration experience a plus
• Background or interest in/passion for theatre or other performing arts