POSITION SUMMARY The individual in this role will be to supliment the primary driver for managing the team's brand and internal graphic designs projects. In addition, individual will support all areas of the organization, with particular focus on marketing-related initiatives. Reports to the Director of Marketing.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

* Work closely with all internal departments (Marketing, Community Relations, Corporate Sales, Ticketing, Internet/Publications, etc.) to initiate, manage and execute a variety graphic design projects, including flyers, advertisements, schedules, posters, signage, handbooks, brochures, web site elements, reports, and proposals, as well as identity work such as logos and small illustration tasks.
* Participate in creation and implementation of the brand strategy.
* Champion the effort in maintaining graphic consistency with the brand.
* Assist in the creative process of developing and executing a multi-media advertising campaign.
* Work closely with Marketing Department to meet advertising traffic deadlines.
* Develop relationships with outside vendors such as freelance designer(s), printers, sign/banner manufacturers, graphic reproduction companies, multi-media suppliers, etc.
* Manage the production process for all assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Exceptional artistic and computer skills.
* Proven ability to interact with a diverse group of co-workers, clients and vendors.
* Expertise in standard graphic design applications, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Affects, Quark, Photoshop, etc.
* Ability to work independently.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* An understanding of sports preferred.