Insomniac Clubs - Junior Graphic Designer

Job description

Job Summary: WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at all things creative? 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 of the creative and design space. Is this you? Read on… WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music 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. Throughout our 30-year history, Insomniac has produced festivals, concerts and club nights for millions of attendees across the nation. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. Insomniac’s West Coast Clubs Division is focused on creating a first class experience for our Headliners. Our expanding roster of club partners includes some of the world's top venues, delivering performances from globally renowned DJs backed by top-notch sound and visuals. The diverse calendar of events celebrates the electronic dance music community and culture, offering an endless range of experiences. Insomniac’s West Coast Clubs Division includes venues world renowned venues; Exchange LA, Academy LA, Avalon, Day Trip in the Park, Time Nightclub, Nova SD, and Bloom. THE ROLE Insomniac Clubs is looking for a highly motivated and proactive Junior Graphic Designer with impeccable attention to detail and a strong design sense to join our design team. In this role, you will assist in developing designs, resizing existing materials, and addressing challenges associated with designing for multiple formats. The ideal candidate will have a passion for growing and refining their craft. This position reports to the Graphic Design Manager and Art Director. This is an on-site position. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide design support for internal and external digital and print media across all Insomniac Clubs projects and brands Collaborate with the design team to make necessary modifications and revisions to existing designs based on feedback and requirements Organize and maintain design files and follow naming conventions, to ensure proper version control and accessibility for the team. Collaborate with the marketing team and other departments to brainstorm and develop creative graphic communications that meet project objectives Keep current with the latest industry standards and trends in software, hardware, and design to create visually engaging and innovative graphic Has experience in photo retouching, photo manipulation, and composition Foundational understanding of different art concepts Demonstrate flexibility and a strong willingness to learn and adapt. Welcomes constructive feedback and be at ease with hands-on training Other design requirements as necessary QUALIFICATIONS 1+ years experience in the Graphic Design field Bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field Basic knowledge of animation, particularly in After Effects, is preferred but not required Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Illustrator. Intermediate hierarchy, layout, and typography skills Knowledge of color theory and balance is a must Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Experience in reformatting and resizing digital and print files to multiple dimensions and file format Knowledge of EDM and Insomniac artists/ brands is preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments in dynamic work locations Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa. Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.00 USD EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.