Graphic Artist Jobs

Graphic Artist

About us...

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions, and uniquely themed LEGOLAND Water Park, LEGOLAND Hotel, and LEGOLAND Beach Resort inspired by the LEGO and DUPLO brands, LEGOLAND is geared towards family fun!

About the role...

Be a force of positive energy to create AWESOME designs for marketing programs that get our fans excited about LEGOLAND. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative ideas for marketing materials and communication tools that drive awareness and visitation, increase consumer purchasing, and inspire loyalty to and advocacy of LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Also, you will work with detailed brand guidelines to maintain a strong, distinct brand identity across all marketing materials.
The perfect candidate would be a collaborative and organized creator who gets excited by a fun brand and fast-paced environment.
This designer will be primarily responsible for projects across all current and future properties at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, including LEGOLAND® Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park and three onsite hotels: LEGOLAND® Hotel, LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel and LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat. This role will also help develop creative theming to be used across North America LEGOLAND Parks.

What you’ll be doing...

Uses LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Peppa Pig Theme Park visual identity and brand guidelines to create marketing materials, including, but not limited to print and digital advertising, website assets, brochures, email layouts and other collateral as needed.

Support marketing program needs with focus on creative content development, layout, and design. Follows trends and shares best practices for email and other creative mediums.

Works with direction from creative services and marketing teams to finish and produce mechanical design files from mock-ups or renderings, for in-house and external production specifications.

Shows creativity and attention to detail on all projects, regarding layout, legibility, and maintenance of brand tone of voice.

Follows direction from creative services team to complete projects on time and according to specifications provided.

Always follows LEGOLAND Florida Resort policies and procedures.

Maintains liaison with fellow maintenance Model Citizen’s and other departments.

Keeps safety as #1 priority.

Who we’re looking for...

Requires experience creating original design work in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator while adhering to brand guidelines and best practices. Also requires experience in creation of production mechanical files from design renderings or mockups. Must be thorough, with attention to detail for copy and layout to ensure consistency and best delivery for messages both visual and written. Should have experience in traditional and digital design. Prior experience in OOH mechanical production and photography retouching preferred. Familiarity with .swf and .gif creation optional but preferred.
Education:

A high school diploma or general education degree (or equivalent education and experience) is required.

3 years of experience in the field or in a related area is preferred.
Physical Demands:

Utilize respiratory equipment in conjunction with OSHA requirements for job function.

Ability to work in hard to access areas such as uneven terrain and confined spaces.

Requires the use of safety goggles, gloves, ear plugs, respiratory devices, and rain gear when appropriate.

Wear appropriate footwear as prescribed by LEGOLAND Florida policy and procedures.

Wear uniform/clothing provided. Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and conform to established LEGOLAND Florida appearance standards.

Frequent lifting of moderate to heavy loads (25 – 70lbs). Required to lift and move loads with uneven weight distribution.

Ability to stand for long periods of time, walking to move about the park site, and interact with employees.

Hear with surrounding distracting noises. Noise level to possibly exceed 85 decibels.
Work Environment:

Various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, may include dirty and dusty environment.

Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, with extreme hot or cold conditions.
Other Job Requirements:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays to support park operations.

Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and be willing to utilize own vehicle for business purposes.

Attendance is a mandatory function of this job.

Salary:

$20/hr; Benefits eligible

What you'll get...

In addition to a fun and friendly environment, you will also find: competitive salary free entry to LEGOLAND Florida Resort (which also extends to family and friends) 30% discount on LEGOLAND Florida Resort food, beverage and retail products, tuition assistance, free unlimited usage of the local transit system

Furthermore you will enjoy continuous support and opportunities to branch out and develop your career within LEGOLAND and Merlin Entertainments!

** Please consider whether you'll be able to travel to and from the Resort. Some shifts may fall into unsociable hours.**

About Merlin Entertainments

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is part of Merlin Entertainments. A business built on fun, Merlin is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 15 hotels, and 6 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. Our aim is to deliver unique, memorable, and rewarding experiences to millions of visitors across our growing estate of the best known names in global leisure.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.