Graphic Designer; Contingent

Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.

This is a Full-Time, Contingent Worker position based out of our Frisco, TX office, following a hybrid schedule that requires three days on-site each week. This role is specifically designed to support our peak season for an expected 90-day term, though the exact duration may fluctuate between weeks or months based on our organizational workflow and seasonal needs. Relocation assistance is not available;

therefore, we encourage applicants to consider the contingent and seasonal nature of this full-time commitment before applying.

The Graphic Designer plays an essential role in designing and assuring excellence in the execution of graphic design and digital graphics concepts for multimedia collateral and platforms. This includes the development, delivery, management and continuous improvement of the PGA brand initiatives and marketing collateral for both internal and external projects as well as clients' specific needs.

• Collaborate on brand exploration, development and drive execution of creative direction to improve conceptual representations of promotion, advertisements and marketing strategies.
• Support Sr. Graphic Designer to oversee all design projects, from conception to delivery.
• Design original pieces, from print, advertisements, environmental/onsite signage digital, web and social media.
• Develop and produce style guides for the association programs and championship.
• Meet/Work with directors, managers, technology and content/marketing teams across the association to determine the scope of the project and elevate/evolve the PGA brand aesthetic within the scope of work.
• Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services with the scope of the brand.
• Work with stakeholders to maintain brand consistency throughout all our association, marketing and championship projects.
• Coordinate with content/marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Produce and deliver files correctly and accurately for print or digital.
• Review color proofs for quality and accuracy and conducts press checks as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current design software and hardware so that tools are used in the most productive way possible.

Embody the organization's shared values and help ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values challenges and opportunities you are experiencing.

No supervisory responsibilities.

No budgetary responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Digital portfolio or website link is required for consideration. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed.
• Four years of experience in graphic design, digital or multimedia design, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience producing high-quality design materials from initial concept through production to delivery of finalized materials.

Job Knowledge/Technology: Must have knowledge of layout designs for multimedia designs, from print, digital, web and social media. Must have knowledge of corporate standards and branding implementation. Be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs. Knowledge of photography and digital asset management tools. Proficient in Mac computer operating systems and knowledge of MS office products and Google Workspace. Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions;

makes constructive suggestions; prepares problems or opportunities in advance and undertakes additional responsibilities. Responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision and creates solutions to problems. Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills that provide ability to interact with the most senior levels of the organization, as well as subordinates and peers. Convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused and concise manner.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment…