Graphic Designer

• At Game One, you can absolutely expect new, innovative ways to make your job better. But the real-life difference at Game One is the respect, care and commitment we have for our teammates and customers. Simply great experiences, one person at a time.

Our story revolves entirely around you. We're growing, but never beyond our roots of caring and integrity. We never take this work or the people around us for granted. At Game One, we know the strength of team and the power of belonging. Come, join our TEAM!!

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Game One is the premier provider of apparel, gear, and equipment unifying teams and fans in schools, clubs, and organizations.

JOB SUMMARY

Status: Days; Monday-Friday - afternoon/evening hours.

Create quality designs, logos, and other graphic art based on Sales Representatives and Customer needs.

• Work with the art software, including CorelDRAW, Photoshop, and the ERP order tracking software, to complete custom designs to customer specifications and create attractive, original stock art for Game One.
• Convert written, photographic, and sketched ideas into professional quality digital artwork.

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to define the workflow between Game One artwork files, artists, internal and external resources.
• Work with the art software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and the ERP order tracking software, to complete custom and original designs to customer and production specifications for Game One.
• Understand project requirements, objectives, and assist to develop creative solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Collaborate with the Art Department, Sales Representatives, and other team members to create new designs or refine existing ones to meet approvals as needed.
• Quality check files to ensure files are built to standards including color, size, version, naming conventions, spelling, and any inaccuracies.
• Quality check files to ensure files are ready for production, print or digital output following standardized procedures.
• Effectively manage multiple projects at various stages of development, while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Perform job consistently within established performance standards.
• Communicate with Art team, Project team, Marketing team and Sales Representatives and External Resources as required.
• Be flexible and willing to work the necessary hours to meet deadlines.
• Be punctual, observe prescribed work break/meal periods and have an acceptable overall attendance record.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be accurate and extremely detail oriented.
• Responsible with a strong work ethic.
• Timeline driven environment
• Takes initiative to see tasks to completion by deadline.
• Pursue additional learning and self-development.
• Keeps quality top of mind and job knowledge current.
• Promotes a positive image of self and the Company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate or Bachelor in Graphic Design required.
• 2-3 years of in-house design experience.
• Advanced personal computer skills and ability with experience in Adobe Suite.
• Must have good judgement of color, design, and printing specifications.
• Strong design skills with good eye for color and layout.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer.
• Position can be remote, hybrid, or located in one of Game One’s physical locations

BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability - Life Insurance Packages
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Holiday Savings Plan

CORE VALUES

Gritty - Changemakers - Teammates - Hungry

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Game One is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, gender identify, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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