Sunseeker Resorts is hiring: Graphic Design & Production Artist in Punta Gorda

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is currently searching for a Graphic Design & Production Artist!

The Graphic Design & Production Artist is responsible for managing and tracking the design, approval, proofreading, and production processes of marketing & operational materials for Sunseeker Resorts. This role reports to Sunseeker's Senior Graphic Designer and helps create graphic assets for all types of marketing including brand marketing, property promotions, food & beverage and special events offerings, HR & talent acquisition communication, etc. Finally, this person will also provide leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced, sophisticated environment to promote a culture of excellence.

All duties are performed in accordance with department and Sunseeker Resorts policies, practices, and procedures.

Job Duties

• Design and create simple campaigns and low-profile jobs from concept to completion for internal and external guest and team member communication through digital (website/third party channels/social media), on-property, print and any other method
• Stay current in design trends and styles in various media, including digital and social channels
• Generate high quality comps for presentation or review
• Work with creative management to ensure that designs meet business expectations, budgets and deadlines
• Modify or revise complex digitals to ensure they RIP correctly and print properly for a variety of media
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type
• Prepares requisitions and purchase orders for all goods and services purchased by the Marketing Department
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer
• Maintains files for all completed jobs.
• Proofreads projects in their final stage to check for errors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating new programs, new services and new ideas
• Stay abreast of property goals in order to create support and present departmental goals to executive leadership
• Continue to learn and be on the forefront of new technology for the hotel industry
• Create ways to further enrich the guest experience by continuously reviewing, implementing and refining procedures to ensure every opportunity to offer extraordinary guest experiences while maintaining a culture of smiles, retention of luxury standards
• Develop collaborative relationships and synergy with all support departments such as Convention Sales & Services, Facilities, Security, Front Services, Front Office, F&B, Golf Course and Executive Offices
• Foster a management team that possesses and delivers on key strategies of guest service, team member relations, team cooperation, financial responsibility and asset management
• Ensure all accounting, payroll and team member relations matters are handled in compliance with company policy
• Perform other functions as needed

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Sunseeker Resorts performs criminal background checks on all candidates. Candidates will need to be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Sunseeker Resorts uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. For more details on E-Verify visit e-verify.gov.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience in design in an agency, in-house, freelance or hospitality related experience
• Previous experience in a hotel or agency preferred
• Previous experience working with print production and vendor relationships preferred

Other Minimum Requirements

• Proficient in standard graphics software programs including Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects or Premiere Pro)
• Preferred some experience in Photo & Video (shooting & editing), experience in Motion Design
• Advanced understanding of composition, layout, color theory and typography
• Large format printing experience operating digital printing, lamination and finishing equipment.
• Experience working with a Digital Asset Management software
• Ability to be proficient in Macintosh computers
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays if needed
• Excellent customer service skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to function well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines
• Must possess mature personal discretion and sound judgment
• Strong leadership abilities, superior problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills, with particular attention to quality and detail
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Sunseeker Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

For more information, see www.sunseekerresorts.com