Art Director Assistant jobs in Utah

The Utah Jazz are looking for an Art Director to join and help lead their creative team. Working under the direction of the Sr. Brand Director, this position will be responsible for spearheading strategy, concept, and design ideas, while assuring brand consistency while creating both digital and print-based graphics for the Jazz. Our ideal candidate is technically sound, passionate, hard-working and detail-oriented, and is knowledgeable in the latest trends and practices in graphic design. Each candidate must provide a design portfolio for review.

*APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*

Primary Duties

• Communicate and spearhead strategy, concept, and ideas in collaboration with the Sr. Brand Director, to help organization reach its goals
• Assure brand consistency
• Lead on multiple design projects, while helping to manage team of designers with wide range of skills
• Understand process, be timely, and be succinct in feedback
• Empower mid-level design leadership so they can run their verticals
• Create digital and print-based graphics for the Utah Jazz and their properties
• Contribute to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department in collaboration with senior management.
• Be a student, be a teacher, be a leader 
• Be a good teammate, contribute positively to a winning culture, and be respectful
• Demonstrate world-class customer service—and if you don’t directly interact with the customer, support those who do 
• Protect the legal, financial and moral well-being of the company
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz brand principles
• Embrace a culture of inclusion and diversity where guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and heard
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in graphic design or related field
• 5-10 years applied design-related experience, or a body of work that reflects an equivalent experience, including some prior management experience
• Showcase decision-making, leadership, and planning skills
• Web portfolio demonstrating strong skills in graphic design, branding, layout design, typography, photo editing, and print with attention to detail
• Speed and proficiency with current Adobe Creative Suite on MacOS
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work well on quick turnarounds and short deadlines
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate and express yourself both written and verbally
• Must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact recruiting@utahjazz.com us to request accommodation. 

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement or rescind portions of this job description, and SEG reserves the right to do so at any time. The employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.