Great American Media is hiring: Associate Graphics Designer in Arlington

Great American Media is home to the family-friendly portfolio of brands Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and Great American Pure Flix. We are dedicated to our audience, and we believe that strong brands and high-quality programming create an unparalleled fan experience across the Great American Media portfolio.

Ideal candidates will be able to work onsite at our our Texas Headquarters in DFW.

Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm CT, as well as extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays based on business needs.

Job Purpose

Working under the guidance and collaboration of the Creative Services Team, the Associate Graphic Designer works with the rest of the creative team to create and edit content according to creative briefs. The Associate Graphic Designer’s responsibilities include conceptualizing, designing, editing, and creating finished, publish‐worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the project leader.

To be successful in this position, you’ll need to be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and showing amazing attention to detail. This role requires someone who is not only creative but is analytical, willing to learn and adapt their creative to consistently improve their designs. The ability to collaborate with a team of graphics designers, video editors, producers and other designers is essential, as is the ability to work without supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Typically works Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm CT, but must be available to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays based on business needs.
• Participates actively in Creative Team on brainstorming sessions and creative boards to help curate ideas for different goals and objectives set for marketing and operations.
• Provides up-to-date knowledge about editing software such as Photoshop or InDesign including new techniques.
• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials. Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size, and style and submitting them for approval.
• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for illustrations, company logos, and social media assets with software such as photoshop.
• Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software. Select colors, fonts, photographs, layouts, and other design elements to communicate creative concepts.
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.
• Working with the Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director throughout each project to ensure brand standards are implemented. Creating the final asset variations for external publishing based on the goals of the project.
• Working through the creative by establishing expectations, providing status updates, receiving approvals through the creation process, and handing off project deliverables.
• Work on strict timelines to ensure assets are created and provided to the needed channels within the allotted timeframes.
• Manages asset libraries and works with operations team to ensure proper file processes are followed and assets are readily available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or equivalent experience, in graphic design or related field.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• A strong eye for visual composition.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to receive constructive criticism.
• Understanding of Social Media Marketing, corporate identity, advertisements, and multimedia design.
• Experience with computer-aided design.

Working Conditions

This position is in an office environment and may require some travel.

Physical Requirements

To meet the essential requirements of this position, you must be able to:

• Sit for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes
• Stand for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes
• Type and complete other meticulous tasks
• Bend and reach
• Lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Direct Reports

None.

Compensation, Benefits and Application Process

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D plus voluntary supplemental options
• Pet Insurance
• Comprehensive paid time off – vacation, sick leave and holidays

GAC Media, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.