Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Senior Marketing Manager

Status: Exempt, Salaried

THE BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER’S MISSION

To eradicate racism and its damaging effects upon our society through the utilization of theater arts.

BE is the only theater in the nation whose mission is to eradicate racism. We utilize theater and educational outreach programs to bring people together in a community that fosters dialogue, respect differences while ultimately embracing and honoring our sameness as human beings.

Position Summary:

Black Ensemble Theater is looking to hire a full-time graphic designer that will take a creative leadership role in the design and development of all digital and print collateral for our theatrical productions, educational outreach programs, website, advertising, events, social media and other tasks affiliated with Black Ensemble. This position works collaboratively with the department head, marketing team and all departments team across various mediums to realize a final product that effectively tells Black Ensemble’s story and vividly enhances our overall visual brand.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Create event-specific campaigns across multiple platforms, including print advertisements, digital advertisements, mailers, brochures, signage, invitations, promotional items, social media, e-blasts, GIFs, and web pages in various sizes.
Demonstrate the ability to take direction and then use creativity and imagination to develop original creative artwork
Develop conceptual sketches, visual mock-ups + storyboards to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders
Keeps an up-to-date education with all related technologies, trends and developments within the graphic design/multimedia world
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of professional design experience or any similar combination of education and experience. Preference for experience as a graphic designer or art director in a marketing-oriented position
Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Exceptional design aesthetic across graphic and art direction in communication collateral
A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent composition, illustration, typography, and layout skills.
HTML, CSS and other relevant web design experience
Working knowledge of video editing and animation software (Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects)
Photography skills desired, including knowledge of studio lighting, equipment needs, etc.
Experience retouching images for both digital and print
Strong working knowledge of printing, publishing and/or graphics design procedures and related computer software.
Experience managing a budget and the ability to work with a variety of projects and vendors simultaneously.
Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, advertisements, and multimedia design.
Character

Able to give and receive constructive criticism
Creative thinking
Customer Focus
Flexibility
Deadline-Oriented
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Working Conditions

Performs most duties in a standard office environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The Black Ensemble Theater is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Black Ensemble Theater does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Do you have a portfolio? If so, please include a link to your portfolio. A portfolio is required.

Experience:

Graphic design: 3 years (Required)
Adobe Creative Suite: 3 years (Preferred)
Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person