Graphic Artist

Description

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.  

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Job Description Summary

Graphic designers produce art and layouts for print and electronic media. Reformats and sizes ad versions, prepares materials for printer, specs type, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Design and layout collateral including rack cards, flyers, business cards, website graphics, social media graphics, ads, e-blasts, various communications materials, and output to spec.
• Manage art and photos with knowledge of the industry’s final production techniques.
• Develop graphics for TV, print, outdoor promotional offers and marketing programs.
• Interact with Public Relations Director to ensure final graphic product meets expectations.
• Maintain current working knowledge of graphics software options and capabilities.
• Be a team player and work well with others in team environment.
• Must comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures and all Tribal Regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Minimum of an Associate’s degree (AA) in related field or equivalent from a technical school.
• 4 years of experience with layout and design of marketing collateral.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, in English.
• Must be able to use and understand Macintosh hardware and graphic software with a strong understanding specifically in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Outstanding organizational skills; must be able to multi-task.
• Work within the established brand identity and replicate existing collateral when needed.
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout to represent brand.
• Review designs and proof read for errors.
• Be up to date with latest software and technologies

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the individual must me able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift.  Also may be subjected to a smoke filled environment.

Typically the individual will be housed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment.  Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to:  a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.