Graphic Designer

Golf Associates is the Original Scorecard Company and a premier printer of golf scorecards in North America. We have been in business since 1970 in Asheville, NC. Our family-owned company sells, designs, and prints golf scorecards and other print materials for thousands of golf courses in the US and Canada. 

We seek a full-time (30-40 hours weekly) Graphic Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced production-oriented role (we are not an agency). This position will design and edit scorecards and other projects, including customer support in handling changes and approvals. This position may have some fluidity to include cross-training in coordination and proofing.

Competencies, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Ability to work as a team or independently with minimal supervision
• Time management and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Polite, professional, and clear verbal and written communication skills with co-workers and customers
• Quality-conscious individual with attention to detail for a quality finished product
• Problem-solving skills to address design challenges and meet client deadlines

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Intermediate to advanced experience using Adobe Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
• Strong understanding of design principles including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge and experience with printing processes, papers, and preparing files for press is preferred
• Experience using font management software
• Some experience with Microsoft and Google Suite products
• Experience creating both flat and 3-D maps is preferred or extensive experience using layers and effects
• Able to follow our workflow and processes but quickly adapt as changes in processes and systems occur
• Come with creative ideas to enhance the customer experience for a quality finished product along with technical skills to increase efficiencies throughout your workflow
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping track of deadlines and make quick pivots to stay on task
• A design test will be required for any candidate to be considered for the role.

This position reports directly to the Graphic Design Manager but will have regular interactions with multiple departments around the organization. Applications from veterans, women, and minorities are welcomed. Golf Associates is EEOC-compliant

Apply through LinkedIn or Indeed or send your resume to carrie@golfassociates.com. No phone calls or drop-ins.

This job description should not be considered an all-inclusive job responsibility statement. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas as needed to contribute to the overall operational success and continued progress of the company.

Job Types: Full-time

Full-time employees (30-40 hours weekly) are eligible for the following benefits after successfully completing a 90-day trial period:

• Health and vision coverage: Employer pays 1/2 cost for employee and family
• 401K with 3% employer match
• Holidays and vacation policy starting after 6 months
• Health maintenance policy
• Bereavement policy

Salary: $18-$21/hour

Expected hours: 35-40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift