Senior Graphic Designer

The Houston Texans are in a season of growth and are seeking an individual for the position ofSenior Graphic Designer. Our Texans Teammate Habits: Dedication to the team Be adaptable Passion for work Win with integrity Own the outcome Culture:Weattract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to excellence and a will to win in everything that we choose to do. Basic Function: This role will complete graphic design projects and assist in supporting and executing Club marketing, promotional and branding initiatives. Job Function (Duties & Responsibilities): • Work with the Art Director, Creative Director, and other designers to create design projects as assigned, applying imagination, creativity, and originality from brainstorming phase through to print and digital production. • Complete graphic design projects as assigned including original creation or edits of campaigns, signage, event collateral social media and web graphics within club brand guidelines. • Collaborate with printers to develop new creative and cost-effective looks and ways to create Club design products, including identifying higher quality, more cost-effective printing resources and products. • Complete projects within designated timelines. • Assist with copywriting, copyediting and proofreading as assigned. • Work efficiently with internal departments and external clients to meet design needs and goals and ensure a high level of satisfaction of graphic design projects. • Participate, as requested, in all departmental and Club events including home and away gameday activities. • Help maintain brand consistency across all Club assets including internal departments (video, website, social media, etc.), advertising, partner activations, etc. • Assist with the creative graphic design services for Lone Star Sports and Entertainment events and initiatives from conceptualization to finished copy and printing. • Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Art Director and other departmental leadership. • Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with staff, senior level executives, players, coaches and ownership; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner. Skills Required: • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office software applications in PC and MAC environment. • Strong graphic design knowledge and experience including a solid understanding of layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory, patterns, and other design principles. • Strong skillset in designing graphics for apparel and other merchandise items. • Strong skillset in designing logos and usage of logo assets. • Working knowledge of printing processes and press checks. • Proven ability to apply working knowledge of creative writing, copywriting, and copyediting skills. • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships at all levels externally and across the organization. • Possess excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines. • Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information. • Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a positive, winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a concentration in graphic design, marketing or related field preferred. • High School Diploma required. • Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience preferred. Title:Senior Graphic Designer FLSA Status:Exempt Department:Creative Reports to:Art Director Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible. If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.