POSITION OVERVIEW

　　The Graphic Designer is charged with coordinating graphic design tasks, refining projects and drafts, and designing graphic materials of the highest quality across creative assets for all Sundance Institute programs, including print and digital media.

　　Working closely under the Creative Director, the Graphic Designer helps ensure the graphic assets across all print and digital platforms promote the vision of Sundance Institute and its programs.

　　This full-time, temporary remote position works from Monday, February 5, 2024 through Friday, March 22, 2024. There may be occasional need to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet key deadlines and to respond to on-call needs.

　　Top priorities include but are not limited to...

　　Creating design work for all Sundance Institute programs and initiatives.

　　Creating media rich and appealing graphics for a variety of Marketing materials, including print and digital ads, social assets, environmental graphics, signage, merchandise design, special event branding and invitations, video tags, email templates, and digital presentations.

　　Partnering with the Accessibility team as needed to ensure design work meets accessibility standards as needed.

　　Reviewing graphics created and used by outside vendors, partners, and outlets to ensure they are applied appropriately.

　　Obtaining edits and approvals required to move projects to the next stage and generating edits on projects.

　　Supporting other seasonal design team staff and interns, including creating and facilitating training.

　　With the year-round graphic designer, helping to maintain the design calendar to reflect accurate approval, printing, and deadline dates and consistently updating project tracking software.

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　　```- Supporting in the production of graphic systems, design asset kits, advertising deliverables, social media assets, signage, and video graphics for all Sundance Institute programs and labs.

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　　Creating designs adhering to department schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

　　Providing graphic assets to outside vendors, partners, and outlets, on an as-needed basis.

　　Collaborating with the various departments to determine and deliver on graphic needs.

　　Organizing, filing, and archiving all artwork files.

　　Supporting with Festival wrap, including working to identify areas of successes and improvement for next year.

　　Completing a comprehensive written wrap report.

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　　```- Supporting the production and installation of environmental graphics for programs and events.

　　Conducting venue site visits as part of planning for installation of environmental graphics to ensure quality.

　　Conducting press checks with printers to provide feedback and ensure the output meets our standards.

　　You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:

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　　```- 3 years of experience in graphic design.

　　Experience creating graphic assets for digital platforms, and video and motion design.

　　Ability to quickly create a variety of initial design concepts and refine them into final designs.

　　Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and familiarity with other emerging technologies such as Canva.com and Adobe Express.

　　Knowledgeable in printing production methods, fabrication, and installation.

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　　```- A graphic design portfolio that demonstrates creativity and versatility of skills.

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　　```- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.

　　Exceptional project management, organizational, and time management skills and attention to detail.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Excel, and Google Applications.

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　　Work effectively with internal and external constituents to produce visuals.

　　Communicate effectively, presenting your designs and understanding and incorporating feedback to refine the work.

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　　```- Work quickly and efficiently, while prioritizing projects and keeping organized.

　　Produce work within established brand guidelines while still maintaining originality and aesthetics.