Graphic Design Lead

The Graphic Design Lead is the primary graphic designer for Stages and builds, implements, and maintains all aspects of Stages' visual and brand identity. You'll serve as the creative mind behind the graphics, animations, and print pieces that excite the imaginations of our audiences. You'll lead the creation of critical digital and print assets in-house, and collaborate closely with creative and ad agencies, printing presses, photographers, animators, and videographers to create stunning visual pieces that shape how our communities experience our storytelling.

About you

You have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. You are often the most detail-oriented person in the room, and you're an incredible proofreader. We're looking for someone who can take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts, and other designs while maintaining our brand standards. You are driven to meet deadlines and love to think outside the box. You are quick on your feet, flourish under pressure, and can juggle multiple design requests simultaneously.

What you'll do at Stages

• Be Stages' brand guardian. You will ensure our visual and brand identity are upheld in every external and internal communication.
• Serve as an in-house creative consultant for multiple departments. You'll strategize and execute design approaches for all areas of the company including Marketing, Development, Communications, Special Events, and Education.
• In close collaboration with the Content Strategist, you'll oversee the design and execution of each show's Playbill from conception to print.
• Create print and digital assets, including (but not limited to) print and digital ads, website graphics, email templates, direct mail, and invitations, working closely with external agencies as needed
• Track, code, and report all design expenditures.
• Ensure that all graphics are created to specifications and formatted properly for cross-platform use.
• Work closely with the Marketing Director and Content Strategist on the production schedule to make sure all materials are scheduled and internally proofed and approved.
• Maintain relationships with printers and other media in the production of materials, including negotiating prices and selecting vendors to execute jobs.
• Edit and create short videos social media and email, as needed
• In coordination with the Operations team, maintain all on-site digital and print signage.
• Uphold the Stages brand, culture, and EDI values in your day-to-day workflow.
• Other duties, as assigned.

To excel in this job, you'll need

• Excellent design software skills especially in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated capacity for successfully balancing tasks and priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Positive, customer-focused and collaborative approach to work.
• Impeccable eye for quality, aesthetics, and details.
• Ability to complete jobs by or before deadlines.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dynamic, proactive team player and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for Stages' work and the desire to play a vital role during a transformational period of growth.
• Proven graphic design skills with 3-5 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields.

It's also great to have

• Willingness to tackle projects outside your area of expertise.
• Familiarity with (and a passion for) plays and musicals.
• Experience with website design or maintenance, or other publishing tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77019