The Chickasaw Nation is hiring: Graphic Designer I in Thackerville

We are currently looking for a Full Time Graphic Designer I to join our Design and Development Team team located at the WinStar World Casino and Resort working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

The Graphic Designer I plays a key role in creating visually compelling content to support the Chickasaw Nation's Training and Career Development initiatives. This position requires advanced skills in graphic design, including conceptualization, layout, typography, and digital production, with a deep understanding of branding and cultural sensitivity. The Graphic Designer I collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver creative solutions that align with the Chickasaw Nation's goals and identity.

Responsibilities:
* Prepare visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts
* Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
* Maintain brand standards in print and digital design assets
* Plan concepts by studying information and materials
* Illustrate concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concept
* Design collateral materials, including direct mail, ads, magazines, postcards, newsletters, flyers, invitations, and other collateral as needed
* Manage tasks through digital project management tools
* Prepare press ready files to send to printer
* Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Must be able to exert analytical and critical thinking skill
* Ability to handle difficult customers and situations
* Focus on a single task for pro-longed periods of time
* Must be detail-oriented
* Must be self-motivated
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Strong understanding of design and advertising solutions
* Ability to multitask
* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
* Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
* Works well within a team
* Organizational and time-management
* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Ability to present, translate and interpret ideas and design
* Must be able to operate a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)
* Knowledge of multimedia editing systems and Adobe suites
* Expertise in standard UX and design software

Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors of Arts

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass gaming background check
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* May work where cigarette smoking occurs
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Use computer up to 75% of shift
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Sitting up to 75% of shift
* Walking up to 50% of shift
* Infrequent travel