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LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT VISION AND MISSION EXPECTATIONS:

Little Creek Casino Resort Team Members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members.

SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for continuously and consistently maintaining the company’s brand aesthetics, internally and externally. This position will play a critical role in aligning the look, tone, messaging, and feel of all communications from Little Creek Casino Resort and the Squaxin Island Tribe. Reporting directly to the Marketing Creative Manager, the scope of duties will include designing and producing artwork across all media platforms, resizing, and modifying existing artwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the design and development of all advertising materials for print, outdoor, web and social media, video, A/V, and in-house collateral such as posters, invites, direct mailers, menus, rack cards and logo design.
• Taking concept art and applying the design to numerous pieces of a campaign.
• Creative copywriting and editing.
• Protect the integrity and consistency of the Little Creek Casino Resort brand.
• Collaborate on photo/video shoots on and off property, support company events on and offsite (as needed) through either hands-on assistance or project deliverables.
• Organizing and archiving all design projects.
• Basic photography as needed.
• Effectively resize and repurpose branded content to fit and work within multiple platforms.
• Follow design templates as well as create original solutions.
• Ensure brand consistency and quality across all production and design work.
• Successfully take direction from both the Creative Marketing Manager and Marketing Director.
• Design projects while maintaining a superior design standard and on-time delivery.
• Research or communicate any needs to properly complete a project.
• Responsible for knowing all events in the property.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop concepts and presentations.
• Create and design multimedia content for digital platforms, including motion graphics and video editing.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Accountable to team members and the organization, for example, attends all meetings and trainings.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Display sensitivity to Native American Culture and actively seek to learn more about the Squaxin Island Tribe.
• Operate within the parameters of the Little Creek Casino Resort Human Resources’ policies, departmental policies, and all other applicable regulations.
• Practice, support, and maintain the mission, vision, and values of Little Creek Casino Resort (LCCR).
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support the success of LCCR.
• Learn and implement LLCR’s “7 Waterways” of best guest practices.
• Build upon and diligently practice personal emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in your explicit behaviors in your interpersonal work relationships with all team members, managers and supervisors, and our guests.
• Uphold LCCR values of focusing on engagement, strengths, and emotional intelligence.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

We foster a team-oriented environment at LCCR and depend on the Graphic Designer to represent our enterprise in a courteous and professional manner with special attention to brand integrity and cultural sensitivity.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Given the ever-evolving nature of design trends and the need to cater to various audiences both internally and externally, a Graphic Designer should be adaptive and flexible to the changing needs of the enterprise and industry.

Attention to Detail: In design, the smallest details can make a significant difference. A Graphic Designer should possess a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring that all visuals align with the brand and are free from errors or inconsistencies.

Collaborative Mindset: With the requirement to work closely with the marketing team, vendors, and various other stakeholders, the Graphic Designer should be able to collaborate efficiently, incorporating feedback and aligning with the broader team's vision.

Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness: As the Graphic Designer will be working closely with the Squaxin Island Tribe communications, it's paramount to understand and respect Native American Culture, ensuring that all designs are culturally appropriate and respectful.

Problem Solving and Innovation: Given that design challenges will inevitably arise, the Graphic Designer should possess robust problem-solving skills. Moreover, in a competitive market, innovative thinking is essential to keep the brand fresh, appealing, and ahead of the curve.

S.I.G.E. TRIBAL - STATE COMPACT & ACCOUNTING & INTERNAL CONTROL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for Internal Control and Compact compliance regarding Casino Operations and ensure compliance with regulations of the Tribal Gaming Commission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in Macintosh operating systems and related software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Experience with multimedia design across various platforms, including digital (web, video, social media), print and motion graphics.
• Ability to stay on top of and research current trends in design, color, art, and photography.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to make suggestions on how to improve copy or design.
• Effectively communicate needs and find information that is required to finish a design piece.
• Digital photography skills.
• Strong typography and proofreading skills.
• Works well with team and able manage time wisely.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic knowledge of web design and html.
• Experience with video editing and Motion graphics software preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure design projects meet business and brand objectives.

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• The ability to problem-solve and above average attention to detail required.
• Must be able to quickly assimilate data and communicate information to key external and internal (employee) audiences and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of operating successfully in an informal environment and across organizational boundaries.

Education and/or Experience:

• An Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Digital Media Arts, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing and communications, with at least 1 year focused on graphic design.
• Equivalent, directly related experience (a minimum of 5 years) may substitute for the Associate’s degree requirement.
• Previous experience in the hospitality, gaming, or entertainment industries is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD) required.
• Experience with motion graphics and 3D design programs preferred.
• Familiarity with video editing/creation software preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Class III Gaming License issued from the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand 2 to 3 hours consecutively at a time, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to tobacco fumes. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.