What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Sports Imports?
About Us
Sports Imports has been the industry leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of volleyball equipment in the Americas since 1976. Originally family-owned, Sports Imports transitioned to a 100% employee-owned business in 2023.
The heart of Sports Imports’ mission is to provide customer-focused experience and product excellence for every level of play. With Senoh as its exclusive partner since its inception, Sports Imports has revolutionized sport with cutting-edge innovation and proprietary designs. Initially known for their famous red poles, Sports Imports launched the first all-carbon volleyball pole, which remains the best-selling pole on the market, engineered for safety and strength and backed by the same Lifetime Performance Warranty as the original Senoh pole.
Widely recognized as the premier supplier of unrivaled customer service and performance-driven products, Sports Imports is the trusted partner and official net system of the NCAA, NJCAA, USAV, NFHS, and AVCA. The Sports Imports direct sales team has had the privilege of earning the confidence of over 92% of Division I college programs, more than 50,000 high schools, and countless athletic facilities nationwide.
The Sports Imports Culture
At Sports Imports, we value innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we embody that passion through our core values: Customer Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Heart, and Grit.
Sports Imports provides a fast-paced and exciting environment to work, offering opportunities to engage with the sports community through representation at trade shows, athletic events, and key industry partnerships. We encourage our team members to take initiative, think outside the box, and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement. We foster an environment where new ideas are welcomed, and collaboration drives success.
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer will play a key role within the Marketing team, leading the design, execution, and quality of both digital and print customization projects. The candidates’ designs will be showcased nationwide throughout schools, displayed on national media coverage, and at the center of the highest level of volleyball competition in the country.
This position will focus on delivering high-quality visual mockups, managing relationships with print vendors, and staying at the forefront of customization trends. The ideal candidate will have strong creative design skills, operational efficiency, and a detail-oriented mindset to optimize customization processes. In this fast-paced role, you'll be responsible for ensuring quick turnaround and seamless execution across digital and print media.
This is a hands-on role requiring demonstrated skills in graphic design. We will request a portfolio with examples of your creative approach, samples and campaigns.
Key Accountabilities
- Customization design
- Customization ops /print vendor management
- Customization trends
- 24-hour mockup turnaround
- RPA management
- Digital and print design
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design
- Experience: 1-2 years
- Technical Skills: Skilled in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
Intangibles
- Passion for customer service.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
- Commitment to Sports Imports’ core values of Customer Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Heart, and Grit.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to contribute to the company’s continued growth and success.
Benefits
- 401K
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.63 - $31.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Layout design: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Print Design: 1 year (Required)
- Product Customization: 1 year (Preferred)
- Digital Design: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Worthington, OH 43085: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $31