Graphic Designer - Cycling Division
Gannett
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Design
Posted on January 10, 2023
Req #26362
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies UpCurve, Inc. and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies UpCurve, Inc. and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
Ventures Endurance, a division of Gannett/USA Today Network, is looking to hire a graphic designer to join our cycling division and work across the portfolio with a focus on RAGBRAI. The ideal candidate has experience in print and digital production, shows an exceptional eye for detail and works well within a team. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ventures Endurance Mission
Produce world-class, community-centric events that engage, empower, and celebrate every participant.
Ventures Endurance Core Values
Communicate Collaboratively
Act with Authenticity
Embrace Inclusivity
Celebrate Achievements
Exceed Expectations
Nurture Passion
Live with a Growth Mindset
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain oversight of RAGBRAI’s classic branding and assets
- Design and maintain oversight of annual logos and assets each year
- Collaborate with team to push creative forward and develop new online shopping experiences on RAGBRAI ecommerce shop
- Get creative with new adaptations of digital marketing for ride and merchandise campaigns
- Design marketing email campaigns using existing templates while exploring the creation of new templates
- Support social media team with custom videos and content encoded for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and new social platforms
- Lead in photographing merchandise and editing for ride campaigns and online store
- Research current trends in creative and digital marketing to stay on par with the market
- Research current trends in design and merchandise to stay on par with the market
- Support various projects for Live Events including maps, town and rider materials, digital assets, large format signage, and more
- Support the team at Live Events in work capacity as needed
H - HTML and CSS is a plus but not required
- Illustration is a plus but not required
Required Experience:
- 4+ years of experience in print and production design
- Preferred degree in Graphic Design or a related field
- Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite
- Portfolio of work demonstrating relevant experience
- Skilled in typography and experience working within a tight set of standards
- Comfortable accepting and addressing feedback and flexible in accommodating fast and frequent changes
- Highly self-motivated, comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate project complexities independently
- Efficient, detail-oriented and precise
- Must be based in Iowa, working both remotely and out of Des Moines office
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Other details
- Job Family Creative & Design
- Job Function General Administration
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $65,000.00
