Senior Graphic Designer

Minnesota Sports & Entertainment
Full-time•$60k-75k/year (USD)•Saint Paul, United States
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<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong>Senior Graphic Designer - $60,000 - $75,000 annually</strong></p> <p style="margin: 6pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong>Position Summary:</strong> 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&rsquo;s workload, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.</p> <h1 style="text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 32pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: normal;" align="left"><span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-variant: normal !important;">Responsibilities/Essential Functions:</span></strong></span></h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Drive high-quality creative design across a range of marketing and communication channels. <ul style="list-style-type: circle; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Create original designs and layout elements for advertising, publications, marketing, large format signage, and social media.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Elevate the organization&rsquo;s visual identity by bringing freshness and innovation to all branded collateral.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Function as project lead and execute designs on key seasonal projects.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Assist in art directing annual photo shoots.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Create standardized templates for use by others within the organization.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Adhere to brand imaging standards, ensuring consistency across all visual assets.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and deliver strategic, on-brand campaigns. <ul style="list-style-type: circle; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Work with the creative services team and internal clients to ideate messaging and campaign concepts.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Develop and present creative solution options that are effective, visually compelling, and on-brand.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Regularly interact with internal customers on projects and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Liaison with internal clients to clarify creative requests and advise on strategic, design-forward solutions.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Manage project timelines, team coordination, and vendor communication to support creative execution. <ul style="list-style-type: circle; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Utilize project management software to manage project tasks, deadlines, and communication needs.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Work with the Senior Manager, Creative Services to ensure all production deadlines are met.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Delegate projects to other creative team members.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Communicate with vendors and obtain cost estimates for external projects.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 32pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: normal;" align="left"><span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-variant: normal !important;">Position Requirements:</span></strong></span></h1> <h1 style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in; margin: 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 32pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: normal;" align="left"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-variant: normal !important;">Formal Education &amp; Certification:</span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-indent: 0.25in; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong>Knowledge &amp; Experience</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">At least five years design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Experience as project/creative lead in directing other team members.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Currently possess a personal digital portfolio of creative/design projects.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">High-proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite &ndash; specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Proven graphic design technical abilities with a strong understanding of and experience in branding, layout, and typography in both print and digital media.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word and Excel.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.25in; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong>Personal Attributes</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Demonstrated creative mindset with a passion about excellent creative execution. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Talent for directing others to achieve successful design solutions. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Ability to take constructive input/critique from others. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Strong written and verbal communication skills. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing deadlines. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Strong organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: black;">Ability to work independently and as a team player.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 32pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: normal;" align="left"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-variant: normal !important;">Work Conditions:</span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lifting up to 50 lbs.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; break-after: avoid; font-size: 32pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: normal;" align="left"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-variant: normal !important;">ADA/EEO Statement:</span></strong></h1> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">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.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">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.</p>

Application Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field and at least five years of experience in an in-house creative department or design firm. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong digital portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, layout, and typography are required.