Graphic Designer & Production Artist Job at Ordway in St Paul

The Ordway: The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is one of the leading performing arts centers in the United States and a catalyst for vibrant arts in Minnesota. Powered by hundreds of talented and dedicated staff members and volunteers, the Ordway is renowned for its multidisciplinary programming, welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable environment. The Ordway welcomes audiences of all ages and backgrounds for year- round eclectic and entertaining offerings, including Broadway musicals, concerts, dance, vocal artists, and new works. Performances take place in the 1,900-seat Music Theater and a 1,100-seat Concert Hall. The Ordway serves tens of thousands of students and families each year through its arts education and community impact programs, and is a proud member of the Arts Partnership, a collaboration comprising the Ordway, Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club. 

Position Purpose: The Graphic Designer & Production Artist is responsible for the production, localization, and creative execution of visual assets across print, digital, and video platforms. This role is primarily production-focused, with core responsibilities centered on adapting and localizing provided tour art packages (admats) and assets into venue-specific marketing materials quickly, accurately, and at high volume. In addition to production work, the Graphic Designer leads original creative development for major organizational initiatives, as well as various concerts and artistic events throughout the season. The designer owns the design and production of Broadway show programs and playbills throughout the season. Video and motion content work includes short-form social content for social and digital channels, as well as motion graphics, light animation, and localization of artist-supplied video assets for promotional use.

Supporting the full Marketing & Sales team, this role requires the ability to manage concurrent shows and events annually, pivot quickly between projects, and maintain organized archives of art, photo, and design assets. The ideal candidate is fast, detail-oriented, and equally comfortable working within established brand systems and building original creative from scratch.

Position Details:

•    Posting Date: 3/27/26 - The Ordway is dedicated to building an equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from populations underrepresented in the theater field.

•    Employee Type: Salaried, Full-time 

•    Pay: $50,000 - $55,000 annually 

•    Department: Marketing     

•    Reports to: VP of Marketing and Sales  

Key Performance Areas:  

•    Adapt and localize artist-supplied tour art and assets into Ordway-specific marketing materials across print, digital, and out-of-home formats.

•    Take the lead on planning, designing, and producing printed and digital programs for each Broadway production and Ordway Presents event throughout the season.

•    Lead original design for major annual projects requiring creative development from scratch, while incorporating established brand and event elements. Examples include Season Subscription Announcement, Ordway Gala, and Flint Hills Family Fest.

•    Edit short- and long-form video content for social media and promotional use, optimized for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts, and other emerging platforms.

•    Maintain organized archives of creative files, art packages, and production assets and manage Ordway stock photo library.

•    Utilize and uphold the Ordway Brand Identity Style Guide across all deliverables, ensuring brand consistency across print, digital, video, and social formats.

Other Qualifications:

•    Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience considered

•    Three+ years of professional graphic design experience required; agency, entertainment, performing arts, music, or culture-driven brand experience preferred

•    Previous experience as a Production Artist or Graphic Designer in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment preferred

•    Hands-on daily experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) required

•    Experience with mechanical print production, pre-press production operations, and digital production required

•    Image manipulation, color correction, and retouching experience required

•    Demonstrated video editing experience producing content for social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)

•    Motion graphics or light animation experience preferred (After Effects or equivalent)

•    Affinity for Broadway, liver performance, entertainment, music, and the arts 

•    High degree of sensitivity for confidentiality

•    Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends during peak production periods

•    Reliable transportation required 

•    Ability to collaborate closely with the VP, marketing team, internal departments, and external contractors and agencies

•    Strong communication and feedback-handling skills; able to interpret and act on direction that is not always straightforward or singular sourced

•    Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to receive, manage, and implement feedback

•    Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment

•    Ability to represent the Ordway professionally in all external interactions

•    Positive, proactive, and self-motivated work style

•    Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

Portfolio Requirements

A strong portfolio is required with the application packet demonstrating:

•    Production and localization work (adapting provided assets into platform-ready formats)

•    Original creative design (brochures, event collateral, editorial, or promotional materials)

•    Social media content design across multiple platforms

•    Typography and layout skills

•    Video editing and/or motion work

To Apply: For more information or to apply, visit ordway.org/employment.

Ordway is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, age, local human rights commission activity, national origin, and veteran, or disability status. The Ordway Theater and administrative office are wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcomed. All applicants who have questions or needs regarding access accommodations or interpreting assistance for job interviews are encouraged to reach out to Human Resources. 

We know there are great candidates who may not fit into the criteria we’ve outlined here, or who have important skills we haven’t listed. If that’s you, please don’t hesitate to apply anyway and tell us about yourself.