Graphic Designer
Indianapolis, IN
Junior · Full time
Posted 4 months ago
GENERAL:
The Graphic Designer will be responsible for conception, creation, development, and production of online and printed advertising and promotional materials for multiple NHRA series events including but not limited to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The position will also play a key role in the creation and maintenance of events, series, and official logos. The position will collaborate with and take design requests from many departments within NHRA and work to achieve brand consistency across all creative platforms.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate on creative concept development, illustrations, and designs to inspire, inform, and captivate consumers while maintaining the NHRA brand guidelines.
- Produce compelling, creative visual text and imagery concepts that align with NHRA marketing and other department objectives.
- Design and conceptualize a variety of projects including both digital and print campaigns, including but not limited to online ad design, email blasts, social media marketing, print brochures, print ads, book layouts, track signage, etc.
- Interpret strategic input and translate into effective visual solutions.
- Assist with designing enhancements and updates to NHRA’s websites.
- Develop HTML creative for promotional and automated email marketing and ticketing campaigns.
- Produce and generate final print- and web-ready files based on specific criteria.
- Assist in the design of both internal and external company presentations and corporate reports, including PowerPoint, PDF, and Google Slide formats.
- Work with external printers in various markets to analyze quotes and negotiate rates for large-volume and large-scale printing.
MINIMUM SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School graduate and 4 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in graphic design is required.
- 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design with an emphasis in digital design, following brand guidelines, and typography techniques is required.
- Must be proficient in Apple Mac operating systems.
- Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver).
- Must be proficient in printing processes and pre-press file preparation.
- HTML knowledge and writing experience necessary.
- Rendering experience is a plus.
- Animation and motion graphic experience utilizing After Effects and Premiere is a plus.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively with clients and all levels of management both in writing and verbally.
- A background in sports or motorsports racing is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work at a computer all day.
- Ability to talk on the phone as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to travel via air or car as needed to races.
- Must be able to work in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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