Job Opening for Graphic Designer in Speedway Motorsports (Concord, NC 28026)

Our company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
Take care of our teammates
Be known for remarkable events
Make a positive impact on the community
Profitably improve

The Graphic Designer must hold themselves and their team accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to your teammates, customers, and corporate clients while sharing insights on how to improve our company.

The Graphic Designer will also be expected to maintain an active role on Speedway Motorsports “task force” teams to help improve overall corporate effectiveness and efficiencies with specific responsibilities.
Job Duties:

Involved in day-to-day design for all departments from marketing and digital, sales, merchandise, operations, to partnerships, etc.
Work on projects including, but not limited to, design for brand development, logo creation, mobile experiences, digital engagement, email and web promotions as well as social media design
Be the champion for each track’s specific brand, and more broadly, the Speedway Motorsports brand and positioning
Provide dynamic, innovative and ground breaking creative that drives sales and helps accomplish organizational goals
Manage multiple projects, producing quality designs on-time with a high standard of quality

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in graphic design, visual communications or marketing
At least 2-3 years experience as a creative professional; experience in sports and/or entertainment a plus
Motion graphics experience a plus
Must present a portfolio of work that represents a diverse creative skill set including logo design, photo editing, advertising campaign, etc.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Well-developed editing work flow
Experience with photography and Lightroom
Interest in, and understanding of pop culture and how it relates to creation of engaging digital content
Must be resourceful and action-oriented – to work independently as well as within a team
Self-starter/multi-tasker, creative, and excellent time management skills.
Willingness to work a non-traditional schedule including special events, race weekends and when necessary, holidays.
Comfortable working within tight timelines.
Applicant must be willing and able to travel to other SM venues and events.