Graphic Designer, Multimedia
DESCRIPTION
Job Highlights
The Graphic Designer will contribute to the overall creative needs of the organization, reporting to the Senior Creative Manager. They are highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced, high- volume environment. The Graphic Designer will be called upon to help with a variety of project with their contributions primarily on the production of digital collateral, e-marketing communications, social media, web content, motion graphics and animation for Houston’s internationally acclaimed opera company. The Graphic Designer should have professional experience with Adobe Creative Suite and expert knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Microsoft Office, with proficient knowledge in Premiere and Animate (or other animation software). Experience in creating digital advertising and animations is required.
Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, and dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission. If you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.
About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, three Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.
Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand. We believe every team member enriches our organization by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- 403b retirement plan with employer match.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development fund and opportunities.
- Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots, plus easy access to Metro transportation.
- Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute concept, design, and production of a variety of collateral and design projects with specific emphasis on:
- digital ads, static + animated
- digital displays
- social media animations + graphics
- video graphics
- email and web banners
- company templates
- Execute and complete the design process from concept to production with strong communication skills.
- Develop and maintain relationship with external partners and vendors, including our digital advertising agency and various print vendors.
- Adhere and maintain company brand guidelines and implement consistency throughout all creative materials
- Assist with website content management and implementation
- Assist with institutional photography and videography as needed, including art directing photographers during dress rehearsals and other events. Identify select images and share albums department-wide.
- Assist with any print design requests as needed.
- Archive files and maintain document library
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Studio Art/Multimedia Arts or related field; equivalent job experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Previous Graphic Design/Marketing experience and online portfolio required.
- Adobe Creative Cloud required; expert knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere, and Animate.
- Digital advertising design and animation experience required.
- Solid foundation of basic design and layout principles such as color, composition, grids, typography, and continuity.
- Ability to work in PC and Mac
- Experience using a project management system a plus
Special Job Characteristics
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly as well as multitask between projects.
- Ability to understand a brand or design direction and maintain its integrity throughout a project.
- Work closely with different departments to develop projects based off creative briefs.
- Detail-oriented with attention to process and multi-tasking, possessing the ability to function with minimal supervision while working against deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends for shows and company events.
- Must participate in department brainstorm sessions and provide ideas for content creation.
- Must be a team player and possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work with outside vendors and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Creative and innovative thinking required; interest in the arts a plus
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those we consider important for an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job: extended periods of sitting and performing tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse, with strong visual and auditory focus, occasional lifting (not exceeding 25 pounds), reaching for items, effective communication skills, and fine motor abilities, being mobile within the office for activities like attending performances, events, and meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $47,000 - $52,000 Annual
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- 403b retirement plan with employer match.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development fund and opportunities.
- Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots, plus easy access to Metro transportation.
- Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.
HOW TO APPLY
Application Email/Link: www.houstongrandopera.org/about/employment-and-auditions