What are the responsibilities and job description for the Festival Graphic Design Associate position at SIFF?
About Us
Our Mission
To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
SIFF believes that valuing and pursuing diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity and social justice within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse stories and voices through our operations and impact while promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diverse perspectives, equity and inclusion in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.
SIFF is committed to...
Making our organization's culture more inclusive and affirming, acknowledging Seattle's Indigenous heritage, and creating more racially equitable and socially just outcomes both within our organization and through our community impact.
About This Position
The Festival Graphic Design Associate is responsible for assisting the Graphic Design Manager with the design and execution of a range of print and digital executions for the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival, including advertising, venue signage, printed collateral materials, and web and digital graphics.
Join our marketing and communications dream team for the 51st Seattle International Film Festival. We are a group of hard-working marketing pros with a passion for all things cinema. We value learning and growing together professionally, ensuring that everyone on the team feels supported, and making each other smile daily. We pride ourselves in being proactive, organized, and inspiring, as well as goofy in healthy doses!
Dates of Employment: March 10th - May 16th, 2025
Reports to: SIFF Graphic Design Manager
Hourly Rate: $23/hour
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Graphic Design Manager to execute all Festival design products
- Execute Festival print and digital advertising
- Assist in the creation of venue signage, merchandise, and another on-site assets
- Oversee the creation of venue and sponsor toolkits for social, web, and email marketing
- Coordinate the creation of pre-show cinema slides and trailer snipes
- Provide project status updates to the Graphic Design Manager and marketing team
- Aid in the design file upkeep, and organization
- Assist in other design projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s with major in a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) required
- Experience designing for web, social, and print
- Ability to take initiative, show good judgment, and manage projects.
- Exceptional ability to manage details and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent eye and composition skills
- Ability to give and receive critique/feedback
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
Work Environment: Hybrid allowed. This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office (SIFF Film Center) and may be required to be onsite for Festival screenings and events at our venues. Remote work is allowed, with schedule agreed upon with supervisor.
To Be Considered for This Role
- Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional experience to the role
- Provide A cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and your experience to be successful in the role
- Link your portfolio website or a curated PDF portfolio of design samples
- Provide all attachments in a PDF file format
AAP/EEO Statement:
SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $23
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