Art Director

Department: Editorial

Business Unit: OSG

Location: Peoria, IL

Reports To: Senior Creative Director

Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Nature Of Work

Art Director manages all aspects of graphic design and will work on both marketing/promotional initiatives as well as product design to create a cohesive, recognizable brand statement.

Examples Of Work Performed

• Work with the art department to create original graphic content for the company’s website, social media pages and other marketing materials
• Communicate with senior management to develop an aesthetic and brand that reflects the company’s core values and ideals
• Delegate projects to in-house designers
• Review graphic materials to assess their validity and appropriateness for our brand
• Maintain graphic consistency across all deliverables
• Develop artistic concepts with art team

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum
• 6+ years as a professional graphic designer
• 4+ years’ experience in supervisory role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art

• Preferred
• Outdoors experience a plus

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the outdoor industry and its expectations in design sector
• Dedication to graphic consistency and quality across all channels
• Ability to work overtime when necessary to complete time-sensitive projects
• Fluency in Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop.
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) 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.