Jr. Graphic Designer Jobs

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Open Gym Premier has been recognized with multiple awards for its impactful contributions, remarkable growth, and outstanding workplace culture. These awards include being named the Best Workplace in 2022 by the Orange County Business Journal, as well as being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in both 2021 and 2022.

Conceptualized in 2009 and launched in 2011, Open Gym Premier (OGP) evolved after a group of passionate former hoopers recognized a lack of quality basketball facilities, programs, events and coaching in the Orange County area. The idea for Open Gym Premier was developed based on the experiences of Matt Kanne, Miguel Bennett and the entire OGP staff, who carefully evaluated their own careers to help create the ultimate basketball experience. Since then, OGP has expanded to include volleyball programming and a one-of-a-kind facility experience.

Open Gym Premier provides camps, club teams, tournaments and training to dedicated basketball and volleyball players. One of fifteen Jr. NBA Flagship Network Members, OGP has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and training while also delivering innovative, well-organized events to the basketball community. OGP has expanded significantly since inception and now operates club programs in Anaheim and Thousand Oaks, as well as a private 12-court facility in Anaheim. The event model now includes an elevated camp experience for elite players through the Elite Basketball Circuit and a full-service tournament platform through Grassroots 365. OGP continues to expand with programs and events for Orange County Basketball Tournaments across the West serving over 60,000 basketball players and 7,000 teams per year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated full-time Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team. As a key member of our team, you will work in-house alongside our Marketing and Sales departments collaborating to create exceptional designs, innovative concepts, and engaging layouts to support OGP's expanding social platforms, website, and print media. This team member will be working in a fast-paced environment and should be open to working weekend events.

This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, managing multiple sub brand projects, and collaborating with department leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative meetings to generate innovative design ideas and elevate our brand's visual identity.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop and execute creative concepts that align with campaign goals and strengthen brand awareness.
• Collaborate closely with the social media team to promptly create and publish daily content across various social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand representation.
• Collaborate with external vendors and freelancers to oversee outsourced design projects and ensure quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to contribute to visual concepts, new ideas, and enhance our organization's brand identity.
• Work collaboratively with the entire graphics team to share files, store templates, imagery, and design assets in a centralized location, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual identity and brand guidelines to ensure brand integrity across all marketing materials.
• Create engaging and visually appealing digital ads, social graphics, email blast graphics, print graphics, and occasional apparel designs that effectively communicate our organization's message and capture the attention of our target audience.
• Participate in weekend events to produce and post graphics in real-time to our social media platforms, capturing and showcasing the excitement and energy of our programs and events.
• Some involvement with media/video files might be required.
• Work closely with the marketing team to understand project objectives, target audience, and key messaging, translating them into engaging and impactful designs.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Ability to maintain brand standards and guidelines.
• Excellent time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive.
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently conceptualize and create designs.
• Availability to work weekend events.
• Familiarity with Adobe products like After Effects, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1-2 years of design experience with Adobe.
• Bachelor's degree or currently in school for Graphic Design or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekend events as needed
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe InDesign: 1 year (Preferred)
• Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)