Design Assistant – USITT Liverpool, NY Creative & Directing

USITT, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.

Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies being used in entertainment. USITT, the largest association for live entertainment design and technology professionals, is now the leader in life-long learning opportunities for this industry.

We are proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-led workplace where every team member contributes to something larger than themselves. Learn more tt.org.

USITT is seeking to grow our Engagement Team with a creative, detail-oriented person to assist in developing and processing visual communications for social media, website, video, and print. Applicant should already possess basic knowledge of graphic design concepts and video production.

• Demonstrate an ability to apply various graphic design concepts to specific projects such as font selection, logo creation, layout, spacing, color theory, and composition using software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other readily available packages.
• Shoot and organize B-roll video for use in various formats throughout the Institute . Maintain an active archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
• Create designs and concepts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts as requested by Branding and Visual Design Administrator or Engagement Department leadership.
• Assist in the development of visual design and layout for both print and digital materials
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
• Assist Content Team at Annual Conference & Stage Expo in capturing still and video images and providing editing and technical support, if needed, onsite.
• Assist in the creation of content for social platforms, including short-format video content, memes, and any other digital content.
• Maintain USITT website and ancillary sites to stay up to date with open programs, news updates, Conference information, etc.

The compensation for this position is an hourly rate in the range of $20 to $22 per hour and does not include any employer-paid benefits. Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for holiday pay or payment for days when the office is closed.

USITT will provide a laptop computer and any additional equipment, such as digital cameras and accessories for use. Such equipment will remain the property of USITT and must be returned to the Institute upon completion of service or upon dismissal from the Institute. Employees will be provided with a USITT email address, login credentials to USITT programs, websites, applications and online portals necessary for success.

These will be determined by the individual supervisor. Access is during the term of employment only.

The position may work from USITT’s National Office in Liverpool, NY or may be hybrid or remote, as determined by department head. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All employees, including hybrid or remote employees, must be based in the US and employees will work within the set schedule of the National Office (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, regardless of actual location) unless other times are developed and approved in advance by the supervisor.

The actual work schedule will be determined by your supervisor. If chosen, the candidate…