Designer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures

Designer

DEPARTMENT:

Digital Innovations Group

EXEMPT (Y/N):

Y

REPORTS TO:

Creative Director

SALARY GRADE:

E09

The Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Designer is to support the development of creative assets for multimedia and graphics projects, including web, mobile apps, email, SMS, advertising, interactive displays, social media, direct mail, posters, signage, OOH, print ads, digital banner ads, animation and video. Their work will contribute to the success of the digital marketing programs and advertising efforts for Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) with emphasis on Grand Casinos.

What You Get to Do

• Collaborate with design team on project concepts, studying information and materials.

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials from key resources.

• Develop product illustrations, logos, and other graphics as needed.

• Advise on best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.

• Maintain and provide oversight of brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects.

• Provide guidance and review work of associate designers.

• Handle a heavy daily and weekly workload of promotional on-floor promotional signage & collateral design including digital signage, online creative, brochures, flyers, coupons, interior and exterior signage, posters, duratrans (backlit posters) multi-media presentations, websites, apps, email templates, social media, digital brand campaigns, video storyboards, Promo logo illustrations, and other emerging channels.

• Assist in maintaining positive working relationships with vendors.

• Deliver high quality work, especially on tight deadlines.

• Work closely with Database department to design monthly direct mail pieces and upload to print vendor to ensure timely delivery to Guests.

• Develop and maintain awareness of mechanical and other job specifications for various communication mediums (e.g., various types of signage, coupons, etc.).

• Work with external vendors producing all print and collateral.

• Maintain and catalog all photography and completed jobs in an electronic format.

• Design other internal and external communications projects as requested by Advertising and Marketing Management.

• Take ideas from concept to execution, working with stakeholders, design colleagues, information technologists, and digital marketing experts to deliver an effective user experience.

• Clearly present design concepts and provide advice and guidance on the aesthetic for campaigns, projects, and promotional events.

• Use the latest software and applications to design and develop digital solutions.

• Order graphic supplies as needed.

• Other duties as assigned that are related to this role.

What We Look for in a Person

• Serves and develops others by building relationships.

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where inclusion and individual differences are valued.

• Collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals.

• Aligns organizational objectives and practices with Mille Lacs Band traditions or interests as appropriate.

• Sets direction and influences others to translate vision into action.

• Demonstrates drive for continued personal and professional growth.

What We Offer You

• We have a fun, energetic personality and are adventurous, creative, and open minded.

• We strive to lead through our seven (7) values in all that we do. (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty)

• Our foundation of Servant Leadership is a philosophy that embodies and fosters empowerment, decision-making and engagement across all levels of the organization.

• We are a career accelerant, which means developing our Associates is one of our main priorities.

• We provide a space for Associates and others to bring who they are to work and impart a sense of purpose.

• A variety of competitively priced health benefits and supplemental insurances, parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, birthday, and anniversary gifts.

What Qualifies You

• Proven expertise and proficiency in PC Windows software platform design layout programs:

§ Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and InDesign for graphic & digital design, animation, print production and Figma.

§ Typography: knowledge of appropriate typeface/font styles for designing effective advertising communications.

• Technical degree from accredited school for Graphic Design for the Computer Arts, or college degree from an accredited four-year university with major emphasis in Graphic Design.

• Minimum of three (3) years of corporate or agency experience designing advertising/marketing collateral with an emphasis on multichannel campaigns. Again, utilizing the PC Windows software platform design layout programs: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and InDesign for graphic & digital design, animation, and print production.

• Figma or Adobe XD experience required.

• Pre-press knowledge of printing and production techniques for large format (posters, duratrans, etc.) small format (brochures, flyers, etc.) and direct mail print a plus.

• Illustration and Animation experience is a plus.

• Proof of Portfolio of work absolutely required.

• Ability to perform well under changing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational, time management and communications skills.

• Must be able to secure license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).

• Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR's).

• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.