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Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at graphic design Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love/talent the graphic design. Is this you? Read on…
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac Events is currently seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Graphic Designer with an impeccable attention to detail and a strong design sense to join our dynamic design team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior designers, art directors, and creative directors, collaborating on the creation of visually appealing designs that align with our company's brand identity and objectives. Additionally, they will be responsible for designing campaign deliverables and finding effective solutions for designing across various formats. We are looking for a designer who is passionate about their craft and eager to grow and develop their skills. This position is fully in person and not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and produce high-quality multimedia content, including graphics, illustrations, and print materials, to support marketing and branding efforts.
- Ensure all visual assets adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive and compelling visual identity across all platforms.
- Develop print-ready designs for flyers, packaging, posters, and marketing collateral, ensuring precision in layout, color, and typography.
- Create visually engaging graphics for websites, online campaigns, presentations, and interactive media in collaboration with teams.
- Oversee multimedia projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals.
- Guide junior and mid-level designers, providing feedback and best practices to elevate the overall quality of design output.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative design ideas, leveraging expertise in visual storytelling.
- Apply advanced design techniques, typography, and color theory to create visually appealing and effective layouts.
- Provide creative direction to junior designers, ensuring design consistency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Perform image editing tasks such as cropping, resizing, retouching, and color adjustments to enhance the visual appeal of designs.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather requirements, and ensure high-quality design execution.
- Implement necessary updates and refinements to existing designs based on feedback and project requirements.
- Maintain a structured file system, ensuring proper version control and accessibility for the team
- Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed
- All other projects and initiatives as identified
- Other design requirements as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience in multimedia design, graphic design, branding, print or related fields.
- A degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field is preferred. However, equivalent practical experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating design skills will also be considered.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design principles, layout, and typography. Proficient Mac user.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop unique design concepts that effectively communicate messages and evoke desired emotions.
- Strong eye for detail and the ability to deliver accurate and precise designs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements.
- Understanding of printing techniques, color management, and pre-press requirements.
- Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving design trends, technologies, and project requirements.
- A strong portfolio showcasing your design capabilities and demonstrating your understanding of design principles and techniques.
- In addition to the requirements mentioned above, proficiency in 3D modeling, sketching and illustration is highly desirable for this role. The ideal candidate should also possess developing skills in photo retouching, photo manipulation, and compositing. These additional skills will be considered a significant advantage in the selection process.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
- Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event locations
- Must be able to work in open concept office space