Junior Graphic Designer

Houston Texans • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Graphic Designer completes graphic design projects for the organization, including creating and editing advertisements, signage, event collateral, web graphics, digital graphics, and gameday social creative in accordance with brand guidelines. The role serves as the primary designer for LOVB Houston Volleyball and supports marketing, promotional, and branding initiatives, with an emphasis on the LOVB Houston Volleyball brand.

Working with the Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, Graphic Designers, internal departments, external clients, and printing partners, the designer develops creative projects from brainstorming and conceptualization through production. The role also helps maintain brand consistency across Club assets, supports web updates and copy-related work, and contributes to Lone Star Sports and Entertainment events and initiatives. Responsibilities must be performed in the Club offices and are not available for telecommuting.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as Microsoft Office applications in PC and Mac environments.
• Strong graphic design knowledge and experience, including understanding of layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory, patterns, and other design principles.
• Ability to create real-time gameday creative on-site, such as score graphics and social templates.
• Photography and photo-editing skills.
• Working knowledge of the printing process and press checks.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of creative writing, copywriting, and copyediting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain working relationships across the organization and externally.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential and proprietary information.
• Positive, winning attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work physically in the Club offices; telecommuting is not available.
• Ability to travel occasionally for job duties.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to talk, stand, walk, sit, drive, bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a concentration in graphic design, marketing, or a related field.
• One to two years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned graphic design projects, including creating or editing advertisements, signage, event collateral, web graphics, and other digital graphics within organization brand guidelines.
• Serve as the primary designer for LOVB Houston Volleyball, creating promotional design creative, signage, event collateral, and gameday social creative.
• Assist with Club marketing, promotional, and branding initiatives.
• Collaborate with printers to develop creative, cost-effective designs and Club design products.
• Work with the Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, and Graphic Designers on projects from brainstorming through print and production.
• Complete projects within designated timeframes.
• Assist in monitoring and updating Marketing department webpages.
• Assist with copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading as assigned.
• Work with internal departments and external clients to meet design needs and goals and support satisfaction with design projects.
• Assist with the request process for design projects submitted across the organization.
• Maintain relationships with printing partners, obtain quotes, and identify higher-quality, more cost-effective printing resources and products.
• Participate in departmental and Club events as requested, including home gameday activities.
• Support the process of obtaining awards and nominations for the Club, particularly in marketing, creative, gameday entertainment, and community areas.
• Help maintain brand consistency across Club assets, internal departments, advertising, and partner activations.
• Provide graphic design services for Lone Star Sports and Entertainment events and initiatives, from conceptualization through finished copy and printing.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Art Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED