GRAPHIC DESIGNER

at Wind Creek IL LLC in East Hazel Crest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Job Overview:

The Graphic Designer supports key communication efforts across the entire portfolio of Wind Creek Hospitality properties, amenities, products, and promotional campaigns. As a vital member of the Creative Services and Content Creation team, the Graphic Designer develops highly effective visual design for both digital and print channels to communicate the desired message, support the brand aesthetic, and function successfully for various technical and performance-based specifications.

Purpose:

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System:

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates compelling concepts, comps, layouts and final art for a wide variety of marketing materials
• Conceptualizes and implements visual design solutions for digital and print channels including websites, emails, social media, apps, kiosks, digital and interactive displays, collateral, direct mail, print media, OOH, and more
• Reads and accurately analyzes design briefs
• Meets directly with project managers, clients, and technical teams as needed to obtain information and resources to complete projects
• Works within evolving brand guidelines to develop creative that helps push the brand forward
• Participates in brainstorming sessions as an experienced and skilled contributor
• Stays abreast of current trends and software; Makes suggestions for new techniques to be employed in the execution of projects
• Works both independently and collaboratively, handling projects from concept to completion with minimal assistance
• Understands and utilizes proper techniques for preparing print-ready files and helps guide vendors in the accurate production of digital media
• Works in a team-oriented environment; Mentors and shares knowledge, best practices, ideas and inspiration with others
• Works on special projects as needed
• Ensures that assigned projects are completed on time
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field - required
• Three (3) years professional graphic design experience employed full time by an ad agency or in-house design department - required
• Experience supporting multiple internal or external clients in a high-traffic design environment - preferred
• Competency with Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat, plus Microsoft Office. Advanced knowledge of various web design software and social media platforms, as well as coding, motion & 3D design - preferred
• Experience producing corporate marketing materials, branding and identity, typography, layout, composition, color theory and information design - preferred
• Full understanding of UX and UI design, as well as best practices - preferred
• Technical knowledge and understanding of mobile/browser/platform constraints and how they affect design - preferred
• Proven ability to synthesize direction from many individuals
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to manage own time, take initiative and handle stress
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a fluid and deadline-driven environment
• High level of creativity and ability to visually communicate as evidenced by a rich portfolio of work examples
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position
• On-line applications are accepted at http://www.windcreekhospitality.com/Careers.  For internal employees please submit your Internal Job Posting Form to your property’s Human Resources office.