Christy Sports is hiring: Graphic Designer - Temporary in Denver

Temporary Graphic Designer

Christy Sports is seeking an experienced, part-time Temporary Graphic Designer to support our creative and marketing teams during a period of family leave coverage.
Position Details

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Employment Type:

Temporary, part-time
Schedule:

Approximately 24 hours per week, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location:

Hybrid, based out of our Lakewood, Colorado office
Expected Start:

January 2027
Assignment Duration:

Through June 2027
Compensation: $50/hour
As a Temporary Graphic Designer for Christy Sports and our family of brands, you'll play an important role in bringing our brands to life across customer touchpoints, including print, in-store, digital campaigns, eCommerce, rental, social, video, and motion graphics.
Working within established brand standards and creative direction, you'll partner closely with our creative and marketing teams to develop thoughtful, on-brand work while helping the team manage a high volume of day-to-day creative needs. This role requires someone who can quickly get up to speed, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and move comfortably between concepting, design, production, and asset execution.
You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving problems through design, are highly organized and detail-oriented, and collaborate well in a fast-paced environment. A passion for the outdoors is a plus. At Christy Sports, we're committed to building a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace where team members feel supported, valued, and able to have fun while delivering exceptional work.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and prepare artwork across a variety of channels and formats, including print, in-store, digital, social, eCommerce, video, and other marketing applications
Execute creative direction while maintaining consistency with established brand standards and visual systems
Collaborate closely with creative, marketing, and cross-functional partners to understand project goals, scope, messaging, timelines, and deliverables
Manage multiple projects and priorities independently while meeting deadlines and delivery expectations
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the design, proofing, and production process
Prepare production-ready files and work with internal and external partners as needed to ensure accurate execution
Provide image retouching, compositing, color correction, and other image manipulation as needed
Incorporate motion design, animation, and transitions into digital assets when appropriate
Apply channel-specific design best practices across print and digital executions
Support accessible and inclusive design practices, including considerations for color contrast, typography, readability, and digital accessibility
Maintain organized creative files, templates, logos, photography, signage, and other shared assets
Upload, organize, and update files within shared team drives and asset-management systems
Bring fresh ideas and thoughtful design solutions to both established programs and new creative challenges
A Strong Candidate Will Have:
5+ years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house creative team, agency, or similar environment
A strong portfolio demonstrating brand, campaign, digital, and production design capabilities
Ability to quickly learn and work within established brand guidelines and creative systems
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently with minimal oversight
Strong knowledge of design, typography, layout, composition, and production best practices
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with Figma; After Effects or motion-design experience is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Exceptional attention to detail across both design and production work
A collaborative, flexible approach and willingness to jump in where needed
Awareness of current design trends, tools, and techniques
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Previous outdoor, retail, or lifestyle brand experience is a plus