Iowa Wild - Junior Graphic Designer Intern

The Junior Graphic Designer works directly with the Lead Graphic Designer in supporting the Wild’s internal and external partners in fulfilling promotional, game day, and other key simple and complex graphic requests. The role requires a creative mind with a passion for customer service and bringing new and fresh ideas to the table to best supports the organization’s efforts to create a greater state of hockey.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Work under the supervision of the Graphic Designer to ensure all production requests from internal and external customers are fulfilled.
• Collaborate and create graphic designs and layout elements for advertising, publications, marketing, social media and websites utilizing Adobe Creative Suite products and other programs.
• Utilize ad mats and other information provided to design/redesign content for desired results.
• Adhere to brand imaging standards ensuring look and feel consistency.
• Utilize project management software to manage project tasks, deadlines and communication needs.
• Regularly interact with internal customers on projects.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Assists in production of graphics for arena matrix displays and video productions
• Actively participates in department creative efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• Pursuing or completed Associate’s degree with major in graphic design or related creative field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Design Certificate a plus.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience with InMotion is helpful but not required.
• Proven graphic design technical abilities with a strong understanding of layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media.
• Demonstrated creative mindset with a passion about excellent creative execution.
• High-proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite— Adobe After Effects proficiency a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to take constructive input/critique from others.
• Strong design style, including creative design solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with detail orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and achieve desired end results.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Great communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual.

Work Conditions

• Primary duties are performed within an office environment, sitting at desk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Work schedule includes some evenings and weekends.
• Sedentary work, repetitive tasks and fine manipulation.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.