Job Description - (S) Seasonal Event Signage Coordinator
SXSW Seasonal Event Signage Coordinator
Job Purpose
SXSW seeks an individual to coordinate and produce engaging and on-brand visual assets in various media while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management, time management, organizational, typographic, and graphic design skills. The candidate should easily work between print and digital formats as well as small and large-scale projects and be willing to tackle a variety of production assignments. This seasonal role is signage-focused but will also support the Experience Design team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design and produce print and digital media assets using established Brand Guidelines
Work with existing design templates to produce a large volume of work in various sizes, including large-format way-finding signage.
Route all designs through internal stakeholders for approval
Track signage tasks and keep projects organized and on schedule
Be available to answer questions and support staff in making signage requests
Attend weekly meetings
Manage a physical inventory of supplies and work closely with the Event Signs Volunteer Crew, including weekends in February.
On-Site Event Responsibilities
Monitor onsite signage request forms and complete signage jobs as they come in
Work closely with a team of volunteers to produce physical signage onsite
Keep onsite signage organized and adhere to the file naming system
Help with physical signage deliveries, sign deployment, and other signage tasks as needed
Liaise between the Experience team, SXSW staff, and Event Signs Volunteer Crew as necessary
Work required onsite Signage shifts
Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications include:
Proven graphic design experience
A degree in design or a related field is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Design efficiency, flexibility & time management skills
Strong typographic skills, including a keen eye for typographical errors
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; meticulous
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, with the team, and with other internal departments
Proficiency in Dropbox and Google Cloud applications such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
Knowledge of Airtable and JotForm is a plus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully:
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, as needed.
Operation of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.
May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs.
Ability to work outdoors, including exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Location & Schedule
This is a seasonal, full-time position located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are 10 am— 6 pm, Monday through Friday. You must be available to work additional hours from January through March, including evenings and weekends. You must also be available for the March event, which will have extended on-site working hours.
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