ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Graphic Design Coordinator assists the Creative Services and Production department in creating and managing content for baseball and non-baseball related events happening at CarMax Park. This role helps to ensure a consistent and compelling brand presence across all design projects in marketing, merchandise, social media, etc. The Graphic Design Coordinator will fulfill Richmond Flying Squirrels-related efforts as a member of the in-house design team. The Coordinator will also collaborate with 804Live Events and Entertainment, supporting key organizational goals for both CarMax Park and the 804Live related events.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Design, develop, and execute creative assets for a variety of marketing, advertising, promotional, and organizational initiatives supporting the Richmond Flying Squirrels and 804Live.
- Create graphics and visual content for digital and print applications, including social media, email marketing, websites, advertisements, promotional materials, signage, merchandise, and in-venue displays.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, Ticket Sales, Merchandise, and Events teams to develop creative solutions that support departmental goals, promotional campaigns, sponsorship commitments, and organizational priorities.
- Ensure all graphics align with established brand standards while maintaining consistency across the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 804Live, and related organizational brands.
- Develop and adapt creative materials for corporate partnership activations, sponsor promotions, ticket sales campaigns, theme nights, special events, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
- Design and prepare graphics for stadium video boards, LED displays, digital signage, and other live-event presentation platforms.
- Manage, organize, and maintain digital creative assets and content libraries, including brand guidelines, logos, templates, player imagery, event graphics, and other organizational resources.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing assignments and meeting established deadlines in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Review creative materials for accuracy, quality, proper formatting, and adherence to brand standards prior to distribution or publication.
- Provide creative support for live events and organizational initiatives outside of normal business hours as needed, including baseball games, concerts, and other CarMax Park events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication Design, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of design experience, ideally in sports, entertainment, or live events.
- Strong understanding of graphic design standards and principles, print production, and digital design best practices.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud to support and execute both brand development strategies and corporate partnership programming.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Proven ability to think creatively and move quickly toward collaborative success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
- Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.