Graphic Designer

Smash Park, a leading eatertainment brand, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Graphic Designer to join our team.

What we do: We Deliver Fun.

Who we are: We are passionate, thoughtful, and competitive professionals who are obsessed with serving others.

What’s important to us: Living the 1. Giving our team members & guests everything they expect plus a little more.

Why us? You will experience what it's like to play and grow on a winning team!

JOB SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer is a multi-disciplined creative with passion for visual trends in creative arts and their use for commercial communication through graphic design, illustration, typography and photo/image creation.

The Graphic Designer oversees design in all of the following disciplines:

• Visual- branding and advertising
• Interactive - digital and experiential
• Packaging and products
• Display and store design
• Presentations and templates

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops overall design for creative concepts produced within the team and facilitate execution to the highest standard and on schedule.
• Interprets Smash Park’s Marketing strategies through visual design and interpretation.
• Has a point of view that is respected and influences decisions to create success for the team and Smash Park.
• Understand brand beliefs on communication and challenges in a constructive manner.
• Oversees the design of branding for Smash Park and ensures that the concept/work fits in with Smash Park’s requirements and image.
• Versions and executes programs through all media touchpoints for final delivery and/or production team
• Uses experience and outside influence to refine and grow design approach for Smash Park and its members
• Focuses on visualizing ideas first before execution.
• Influences the creative team through design approach and theory
• Well versed and knowledgeable in culture, current trends and breaking trends and shares knowledge of creative trends with other team members

Qualifications and Requirements

In order to be considered for this opening, a portfolio link must be included on your resume

• 3 years of art direction/design experience, preferably within hospitality industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Exceptional creative concepting ability as evidenced by a diverse portfolio of work is required.
• Digital and traditional design experience required
• Exceptional knowledge of typography, layout and design principles
• Knowledge of current trends, pop culture, current and past design themes
• Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly and succinctly both verbally and in writing; able to respond to comments, suggestions and criticisms in a constructive manner.
• Able to present creative work internally, clearly explaining the assignment, design approach, creative idea and how it accomplishes the objectives
• Participates in internal trainings
• Flexibility to work extra hours with little or no advance notification
• Ability to work under tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Graphic design: 3 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55113 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000