(S) Seasonal Event Signage Coordinator

SXSW•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SXSW seeks an individual to coordinate and produce engaging and on-brand visual assets in various media while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management, time management, organizational, typographic, and graphic design skills. The candidate should easily work between print and digital formats as well as small and large-scale projects and be willing to tackle a variety of production assignments. This seasonal role is signage-focused but will also support the Experience Design team.

Requirements

Proven graphic design experience
Design efficiency, flexibility & time management skills
Strong typographic skills, including a keen eye for typographical errors
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; meticulous
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, with the team, and with other internal departments
Proficiency in Dropbox and Google Cloud applications such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides

Nice To Haves

A degree in design or a related field is a plus
Knowledge of Airtable and JotForm is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and produce print and digital media assets using established Brand Guidelines
Work with existing design templates to produce a large volume of work in various sizes, including large-format way-finding signage.
Route all designs through internal stakeholders for approval
Track signage tasks and keep projects organized and on schedule
Be available to answer questions and support staff in making signage requests
Attend weekly meetings
Manage a physical inventory of supplies and work closely with the Event Signs Volunteer Crew, including weekends in February.
Monitor onsite signage request forms and complete signage jobs as they come in
Work closely with a team of volunteers to produce physical signage onsite
Keep onsite signage organized and adhere to the file naming system
Help with physical signage deliveries, sign deployment, and other signage tasks as needed
Liaise between the Experience team, SXSW staff, and Event Signs Volunteer Crew as necessary
Work required onsite Signage shifts