Graphic Designer

Description:

Position Summary

Conceptualizes, creates, and coordinates the timely production of effective print advertising, web graphics, static and electronic signage, outdoor advertising, and promotional materials.

Essential Functions

• Prepares original art and designs for various departments and advertising campaigns as assigned.
• Prepares original artwork consistent with current branding message developed by the Marketing Department.
• As directed by supervisor, interfaces directly with department heads for facilitating the production of internal collateral materials.
• Coordinates with vendors to prepare digital file production.
• Solicits competitive bids with printing vendors.
• Troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software issues for Macintosh operating systems; maintains and upgrades system as necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge base of applicable professional technology.
• Maintains orderly files for active projects.
• Keeps detailed logs of time spent on jobs using collaboration software.
• Supports and assists in any other departmental functions or areas of responsibility as determined by Advertising Manager.
• Assists with events to include ushering, setup, breakdown, and item distribution.

Requirements:

Position Qualifications

WORKERS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE 21 OR OLDER

Competency Statements

Communication Skills- Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

Customer Oriented- Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Enthusiastic- Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Organized- Possessing the trait of being organized for following a systematic method of performing a task.

Time Management- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Creativity- Must be able to conceptualize and create visually appealing and effective graphics that communicate clearly and command attention from the target audience.

Production- Requires an integral knowledge of multiple printing processes including offset printing, web press printing, variable data printing, silk-screen, large format printing and short run laser print jobs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Graphic Design or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree highly desired.

Experience

Five years of experience in the design and development, production, and coordination of advertising and collateral materials. Casino experience highly desired.

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of Macintosh systems and software, primarily the current release of Adobe Creative Cloud software.

Microsoft Office intermediate level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Requires knowledge of graphic production techniques for the web.

Certificates & Licenses

Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.

Physical Demands

• Stand Occasionally
• Walk Occasionally
• Sit Constantly
• Handling/Fingering Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb Not Applicable
• Crawl Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Occasionally

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less Frequently
• 11-20 lbs Occasionally
• 21-50 lbs Occasionally
• 51-100 lbs Not Applicable
• Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less Occasionally
• 13-25 lbs Occasionally
• 26-40 lbs Occasionally
• 41-100 lbs Occasionally

Other Physical Requirements

Vision: Near and Far

Sense of Sound

Work Environment

Consistent deadline pressure in a fast-paced office. The position requires extensive computer use and constant attention to detail. Occasional exposure to a busy resort and gaming environment with multiple distractions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Occasionally the work environment will be in locations exposed to smoke and loud noise and the associated affects.

Working Conditions

Conditions of employment include passing a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180-day introductory period.