ABOUT ELEVATE:

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more. Our team of 200+ employees spans the globe within 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

DESIGNER OF EVENTS – OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about bringing sport-specific projects to life through innovative design? You will play a pivotal role in every phase of our projects, from initial design development to seamless implementation. Your expertise in the realm of the built environment and various aspects of environmental design will be a valuable asset. You'll also bring a deep familiarity with the various facets of the print production process and materials/fabrication techniques to the table. You'll work hand in hand with fellow designers, project managers and clients to drive projects from conception to completion.

Elevate Creative designs branded environments that enhance the holistic fan experience. The studio creates comprehensive design solutions for the world’s most attended sporting venues and events–ranging from brand activation, signage systems, environmental graphics, and partner integration. Our role is to ensure the best product and experience for the audience–be that a student-athlete, a donor or corporate partner, a team or league, or of course the dedicated fans. At our core, we follow a distinctive and all-encompassing approach to project development, and we expect our ideal candidate to fully embrace the intricacies and underlying principles of this approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively with the project team on a day-to-day basis to oversee a project from conceptual through implementation
Create holistic design solutions at various scales across multiple venues such as stadiums/arenas/hotels, building wraps, street banners, temporary signage, etc.
Develop programming strategies for messaging and signage elements within a graphic system
Create style guides and standards to be shared with third-party partners

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, and/or a portfolio that reflects strong
graphic abilities
Experience with built environments/familiarity with Environmental Graphic Design
3-5 years of professional experience
Experience working with multiple project teams and clients
Experience reading, interpreting, and working with architectural plans and construction documents

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Has a strong conceptual eye and is able to evolve ideas and concepts and implement unique solutions into a graphic system
Ability to take ownership of any phase of the design process
Excellent communication skills–both verbal and written
Comfortable working in scale, familiarity with CAD tools
Can quickly generate ideas and concepts and is able to clearly and concisely articulate thinking both internally and client-facing
The ability to take feedback and implement in an effective/efficient manner
The ability to work on multiple projects in multiple phases–working with the design team, project leadership team, as well as the ability to communicate with fabrication partners/printers as needed
Print Production experience: creating print-ready files, color selection and refinement, etc.
Knowledge of Fabrication methods and materials is a plus
Excellent communication skills and the ability to support and lead projects throughout the entirety of the process
Strong conceptual, typographic, visual communication and problem-solving skills
Proactive, capable of both independent and collaborative work, and views teamwork as a vital asset
Proficient in essential soft skills such as self-awareness, accountability, adaptability, and a high degree of emotional intelligence

POSITION AND BENEFITS DETAILS:

Full Time, Exempt
$50,000 - $85,000
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
14 Paid Holidays
Unlimited PTO
Paid Parental Leave

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel as needed.

Work Environment

Location: Salt Lake City, UT; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC or remote

This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at HR@elevatesv.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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