Graphic Design and Production Artist

About DBD: Destinations by Design (DBD) is a premier provider of event and destination management services in Las Vegas. Using creativity, innovation and a commitment to excellence, our team creates extraordinary experiences for our clients and their guests.

DBD is a leader in the Las Vegas corporate and experiential event production space and high-class destination manager services. We provide clients with complete event solutions from destination management to corporate and live event production, impactful event design, luxury rentals, custom design builds and fabrication, unique entertainment, and completely elevated immersive event experience

Position Overview:

The Graphic Design and Production Artist works closely with design leadership as a visual storyteller that engages, informs, and inspires. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced knowledge of current design software and is skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer will take written or spoken ideas and convert them into thoughtful designs to achieve the projects goals. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a thorough understanding of branding and marketing best practices, and can recommend the right style and layout based on final medium.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create graphics to fulfill a multitude of project needs
• Understand in-house prop inventory and be able to create designs accordingly
• Responsible for supporting the production of high-quality print-ready files and apply proficiency of print and pre-flight files for in-house and/or outsource vendor to produce
• Generate digital proofs and analyze graphics files from clients
• Call-out substrates to be used on variable printings
• Maintain graphic archives
• Attend site-inspections and measure areas for graphic creative need
• Utilize appropriate techniques and tools to cut, glue and assemble props
• Effectively communicate project status, challenges and production timeline issues
• Work independently and efficiently, with superb attention to detail, while under pressure, within aggressive deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Graphics and Graphic Production Manager

Desired Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• 3 5 years graphic design experience
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite programs: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Portfolio required; must complete a design test within a specific time frame
• Strong creative design and layout skills
• Have a keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail
• Ability to perform in team environment with minimal supervision
• In office full-time position
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Associates College degree (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities

The compensation package will be commensurate with experience. Our employees are entitled to a standard set of benefits, including health and dental insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Diversity Commitment Requirements

At destinations by design, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work but also an environment where our employees, customers, and the communities we operate exist in a safe, productive, and enriching environment for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.