Graphic Designer

Salary: $57,000 – $62,000

Work Schedule: Full Time

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org

Position Summary

The Graphic Designer will serve as the lead designer for company-wide graphic design needs, producing effective and engaging materials while taking ownership of the Detroit Opera brand. While housed in the Marketing Department, this position will produce work for all organization departments, including, but not limited to, artistic, production, development, marketing, events, and the President’s office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent typography skills and the ability to produce artistically compelling graphics and publications with a keen eye for detail and an elevated sense of aesthetics.

Specific Responsibilities

· Serve as the graphic designer for the organization by creating and producing effective and engaging print and digital marketing materials, season and production publications, advertising campaigns, and other materials ensuring adherence to brand standards that abide by marketing strategies.

· Create the visual concept for a variety of projects to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications.

· Own and manage Detroit Opera brand standards and guidelines, and ensure all staff are kept up to date on proper style and usage

· Suggest and make creative alterations to projects to elevate the brand while maintaining brand standards.

· Coordinate with the artistic and marketing teams to generate new and innovative design ideas.

· Design distinctive graphics such as infographics and illustrations better to show information in a quick and easy-to-understand way.

· Collaborate with Marketing and Communications staff to develop compelling and highly-targeted marketing campaigns.

· Continually seek additional opportunities for professional development to stay on top of advancements in design and development in a marketing capacity.

· In collaboration with the Marketing Manager, work with outside printers and advertisers on deliverables.

· Create and manage institutional communication systems to keep involved staff updated on projects

· Provide a collaborative spirit of engagement with all departments

Required Qualifications

· A Bachelor’s degree in art design, graphic design, fine arts, or significant work experience in graphic design.

· Hands-on experience and significant knowledge in image editing tools and graphic design software in Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to produce print projects with pre-press knowledge.

· Ability to formulate and articulate a design vision to a variety of stakeholders.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure, have strong project management skills, work with a variety of personalities, and meet deadlines.

· Willingness to accept feedback and make necessary changes in the design.

· Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Desired Qualifications

· A knowledge of opera, dance, or the arts in general.

• Experience working for a nonprofit organization.