Junior Graphic Designer

Houston Texans • Houston, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Graphic Designer completes graphic design projects for the Houston Texans and related Club initiatives, with an emphasis on the LOVB Houston Volleyball brand. The role creates and edits advertisements, signage, event collateral, web and digital graphics, and gameday social creative within organization brand guidelines. It collaborates with the Art Director, other designers, internal departments, printers, and external clients to develop creative work from brainstorming through production, meet deadlines, and support marketing, promotional, and branding initiatives.

The position also assists with Marketing department webpages, copywriting and proofreading, design-project intake, print sourcing, brand consistency, Club events, and award submissions. It is based in the Club offices at Reliant Stadium in Houston; the job description states the responsibilities must be performed onsite rather than by telecommuting. Occasional travel and physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office applications in PC and Mac environments.
• Strong graphic design knowledge, including layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory, patterns, and other design principles.
• Ability to create real-time gameday creative onsite, such as score graphics and social templates.
• Photography and photo-editing skills.
• Working knowledge of the printing process and press checks.
• Working knowledge of creative writing, copywriting, and copyediting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing and managing 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 designated deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential and proprietary information.
• Positive, winning attitude and strong work ethic.
• Must be able to travel occasionally in connection with job duties.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, stand, walk, sit, drive, bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach as necessary.
• Must physically perform job responsibilities in the Club offices; telecommuting is not permitted.

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 primary designer for LOVB Houston Volleyball, producing promotional creative, signage, event collateral, and gameday social creative.
• Support and execute Club marketing, promotional, and branding initiatives.
• Collaborate with printers to develop creative, cost-effective approaches and Club design products.
• Work with the Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, and Graphic Designers to develop projects from brainstorming through print or production.
• Complete design projects within designated timeframes.
• Assist in monitoring and updating Marketing department webpages.
• Assist with copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading.
• 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 from across the organization.
• Maintain relationships with printing partners, obtain quotes, and identify higher-quality, cost-effective printing resources and products.
• Participate as requested in departmental and Club events, including home gameday activities.
• Support efforts to obtain awards and nominations for the Club, particularly in marketing, creative, gameday entertainment, and community areas.
• Help maintain brand consistency across Club assets, departments, advertising, and partner activations.
• Provide creative 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