Graphic Designer

Description:

Responsibilities

• Create designs and layouts for social media and web, including both owned media and sponsored media.
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within industry, local market and corporate/non-sports media.
• Identify compelling and creative storylines to pitch to media and bring them to life.
• Assist in coordination of events such as match days, community events, media days, etc.
• Support the development of departmental publications (e.g., press releases, game notes, media guide, strategy and messaging, etc.).
• Will be expected to work all Des Moines Menace home matches including helping with stadium setup/teardown, promotions, customer service, and marketing initiatives.
• Other projects and duties, as directed by manager

Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc).
• Creative and resourceful in generating new ideas.
• Open to constructive criticism and focused on personal growth.
• Able to consistently work ahead and meet deadlines.
• Able to plan and execute effective marketing strategies that build brand, awareness, and interaction.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and dedication to the organizations goals, mission and values.
• Proven team player who is willing to work nights and weekends and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The ability to problem solve and to think on the fly in a fast-paced (sometimes chaotic) environment.