GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Clearwater, FL

DEPARTMENT: VENUE MARKETING

REPORTS TO: VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation's leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer plays an integral role in the sports, recreation, and events center management as provided by Sports Facilities Management, LLC to facilities across the country. This position works within the marketing department with a focus on creating compelling brands and graphic identities custom to each property and destination. Work is collaborative, client-focused, and ready-to-scale.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Create original, custom artwork including logos, brand identities, flyers, booklets, and additional materials for sports and recreation facilities, events, and programs
• Collaborate with SFC Marketing Managers in the corporate office as well as in locations around the country
• Create and execute presentations for Team Member and clients
• Provide graphic design coaching and support on-demand to Team Members in the field
• Leverage, follow, and help innovate internal processes and procedures, project management software, and department SOP's
• Occasional copywriting, proofing, and editing for marketing materials
• Strategic planning, understand the goal of our design and marketing deliverables, utilize your creative strengths to add to or support the marketing strategy for each project
• Maintain organized system of files, digital assets, and support materials
• Provide creative direction or input for various other projects - video production, interior design, ambient media, etc.
• All other tasks as assigned by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience
• Experienced graphic designer with attention to detail, strong layout skills, and infinite creativity
• Able to self-manage to meet deadlines, communicate pro-actively, and collaborate
• Self-starter and team player who embraces both aggressive individual and department goals
• Expert level command Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge: Video editing a plus
• Experienced in WordPress and ability to make website edits, HTML coding a plus
• Collaborative and able to develop interpersonal working relationships with senior leadership and support staff alike
• Ability to find solutions, cut through clutter, and find a 'win' in any situation
• Amiable, humble, and hungry to take on the next adventure with the best team in the industry
• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
• Will be required to operate a computer