Graphic Designer

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

We are currently seeking a talented Graphic Designer. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Develop creative concepts in collaboration or advertising and promotional materials for Oaklawn.
• Designs and produces advertising, graphics, direct mail and multimedia as directed by the marketing manager; works within branded templates to produce final products in a fast environment with limited corrections.
• Coordinates the creative design and production of materials for marketing programs, ad campaigns, and on-property collateral as directed and assigned by the marketing manager. 
• In coordination with other departments, develops the production of internal and external print projects including advertisements, newsletters, menus and signage and any other print and design as required. 
• Review designs for errors before printing and publishing them.
• Maintains graphic library for multi-media and in-house murals, signage and collateral.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. 
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Broad variety of tasks and deadlines sometimes requires an irregular work schedule.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by VP of Marketing and Marketing Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must have an online portfolio to showcase your graphic skills.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two (2) years’ experience at an Advertising Agency/Design Studio/Branding Firm.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite and related design software.
• Experience creating graphics for print production, direct mail, website ads, and social media posts/ads.
• Knowledge of printing processes, specs, paper, color, finishing preferred.
• Advanced grasp of graphic design standards as applicable to branding and marketing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Word and Power Point or Keynote.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated organization skills; able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, multi-project, deadline-driven, constantly changing environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

NOT REQUIRED, BUT A PLUS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design
• Experience with web design
• Experience with capturing and editing photography and video.
• Experience updating websites using a CMS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.