Salem Sports, Inc. is hiring: 2D Graphics Designer in Winston-Salem

Description

2D Graphics Designer

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Do you have an eye for bold visuals and a passion for design that tells a story? Salem Sports Events is seeking a 2D Graphic Designer to join our creative team and help bring our events and brand experiences to life.

What You’ll Do

As our 2D Graphic Designer, you’ll transform concepts into impactful designs that define the visual identity of our tournaments, clients, and brand. You’ll collaborate closely with our Design Manager, Client Relationship Managers, and Production teams to deliver creative solutions that meet specifications and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design engaging layouts and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual materials for clients and internal projects.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information, review concepts, and refine designs.
• Prepare final artwork for production while maintaining accuracy and file organization.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting calendar deadlines.
• Stay on top of design trends and software advancements to continually elevate your work.

What We’re Looking For

• A creative mind with strong visual communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of production techniques and design-to-print workflows.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior professional experience in graphic design (college degree preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (occasional travel to event locations required).

Why Join Us?

At Salem Sports Events, we create experiences that inspire communities through sport. You’ll have the opportunity to design graphics that are seen and celebrated at major sporting events, all while working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment that values creativity and growth.

If you’re passionate about design, thrive under deadlines, and love seeing your work come to life on event stages, signage, and digital platforms — we want to meet you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Meet with Supervisor/Client Relationship Managers to determine the scope of a project.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials from Design Manager.
• Create designs/layouts that maintain tournament and company brand identity.
• Maintain client specific colors, images, text style, and layout for final output.
• Create and maintain brand consistency for client deliverables.
• Communicate project status with relevant personnel.
• Keep apprised of calendar due dates and adhere to calendar deadlines.
• Maintain open communication to allow input from the Design and Manufacturing team on all steps of development process.
• Present the design to Supervisor/Client Relationship Managers.
• Review designs for errors prior to submittal and/or production processes.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting initial layout for approval.
• Incorporate changes recommended into the final design.
• Maintain file location based on approval and updating change logs.
• Must maintain a validly issued and current driver’s license.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and expand working knowledge of relevant software.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Meets all assigned goals and assists others in accomplishing their goals.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Artistic and creative; strong presentation, verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of production techniques and awareness of timelines.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and application of graphics functions and equipment a +.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Education and Work Experience:

• College degree preferred.
• Prior work experience required.

Reporting to this Position: No direct reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age due to work conditions.

• Physical Demands: This position sits walks in an office environment. This position involves prolonged periods of computer use.
• Work Environment: This position regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is commensurate with an office site. This position secondarily works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. The noise level in the work environment is commensurate with a construction site.

Expected Hours of Work/Travel: This is a full-time position in the Winston Salem office during regular business hours. Days and hours of work are dictated by the nature of the scope of work which can include long hours and weekend work. May travel to event locations for printing, installation and application of graphics for events.

General: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may be revised or modified at any time by the Company without prior notice.