Event Marketing Graphic Designer

HYROX, The Fitness Competition for Every Body, is a global event series started in Germany in 2017. Each HYROX event will host up to 2,500 participants per day in an indoor arena. HYROX is looking for an energetic and event aware person to contribute to our North American team. Individual must be Chicago area based, as we will request meetings in person to plan out events for our season. Role: Freelance Graphic Designer Organizational Relationships Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer and Senior Project Manager Events/Marketing Oversees: Graphic Design This position works hand-in-hand with Senior Project Manager Events/Marketing Essential Duties & Responsibilities Graphic Designer is expected to: Executes all graphic design work, (design, layouts,) for all event related collateral, (brochures, rack cards, flyers) signage (event site and off-site), branding (event site and off-site), marketing and advertising (print and online advertisements), photos, etc Plans concept by studying information and materials from creative brief Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors Prepares final layout for finished copy and art and verifies and is responsible for quality of own design/changes Must be fully knowledgeable in the Adobe Creative suite, including illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and PowerPoint; Mac and PC skills required Meets timing and quality objectives for each project Understanding of the printing process and specifications Must have the ability to work within strict timelines in an organized manner Submits monthly invoices breaking out project, hours worked, detailed description and costs Time Commitment Daily and weekly calls with Senior Project Manager Events/Marketing Day, evenings and weekends required and work up to 10-20 per week Must be available three weeks leading up to event and event week May for last minute design needs