Graphic Designer

Position: Graphic Designer
Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Marketing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Graphic Designer creates and oversees all graphic design needs and requirements for the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA). This position uses knowledge of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, films, packaging, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets such as websites, magazines and social media.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the virtual RSPA ADDvantage magazine layout (12 issues per year)
• Works within the marketing and communications department to create magazine advertisements for RSPA products and services for a variety of publications
• Designs ads/banners for websites including rspa.net and associations learning management system to promote RSPA products and services
• Edits RSPA website with graphics and text
• Conceptualizes and creates logos and content for the annual RSPA World Racquets Conference which includes t-shirts, banners, mobile app, registration event page, program etc.
• Develops designs for information booklets and event programs
• Creates graphics for email blasts and newsletters for RSPA National and all 17 Divisions
• Assist Professional Development department in designing courses for Learning Management System as needed
• Assists in creating/editing the World Racquets Conference content in the mobile App
• Takes professional photographs as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Leader

Required Competencies

• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Accepts and incorporates constructive feedback to refine designs, improve quality, and align creative work with organizational goals and brand standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Teamwork capacity across departments
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management
• Ability to work independently

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree in graphic design or related field
• Minimum 2-5 years of graphic design experience
• Advanced computer knowledge including Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, file management
• Ability to operate a camera to take professional photographs

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors degree in graphic design or related field
• Experience playing racquet sports or familiarity with racquet sport programming
• Experience using the following software: Articulate 360, iMIS Rise, Mosaic, Mailchimp, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder
• Ability to create motion graphics using After Effects and Cinema 4D

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and typical hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

There may be limited travel required for one week annually in September to attend our annual World Racquets Conference.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The RSPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The RSPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, and recall, leaves of absence, compensation and training.