Position Title: Graphic Designer Reports to: Marketing Manager Supervises: N/A

Summary of Position: Graphic Designer will produce layouts and graphic designs and marketing materials. Including creation and distribution of visual communication media such as books, periodicals, television, electronic media, and packaging pieces from marketing department (posters, duratrans, e-posters, Janus displays, Speed Media, mailers, newsletters, etc.) as well as organizing the work produced for ease of distribution on internal and external servers.

Adherence to established procedures for creating, submitting and archiving design files, use of job packets to track work performed, and adherence to established design parameters for company artwork. Will help with any special events, promotions, or concerts as needed. Other special projects and duties that are assigned as needed for the business as needed.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Behaviors:

• Ability
  • Can explain and demonstrate Hospitality Behaviors and Performance
  • Understand where to get the information needed to complete tasks to
  • Can explain and demonstrate technical skills used to complete tasks to
  • Can explain or demonstrate the behavioral values or standards needed to complete tasks to standard.
  • Understands how to take ownership of problems and solve them when solutions may not be available.
  • Can explain how to request help from others when needed to complete task or goal.

• Has complete knowledge and can tell other of IMGR&C products and

·         Performance

• Performance meets expected end results and standards in Key Responsibilities and those listed on technical/operational SOP’s and task
• Responds to obstacles; finds new ways to reach desired end
• In absence of guidance, acts and takes charge to respond to guest or internal customer needs.
• Responds to change by quickly applying talent and skills in a positive way to
• Supports achievement of Quality Goal; “Do it right the first time”.
• Acts to protect and preserve property of IMGR& All areas, equipment and furnishings are kept exceptionally neat, clean, and in good repair.
• Makes suggestions to improve

·         Behavior

• Behavior meets IMGR&C standards (Vision, Mission, Values, Hospitality Behaviors, and Customer Recovery Skills).
• Approaches all activities with enthusiasm and encourages enthusiasm from
• Chooses a positive approach in all

Respects individuality of others: continues to communicate in order to work together.

• Speaks positively about guests, other team members and our business in all situations on and off property.
• Treats other with respect in all

·         Service

• Serves
• Identifies and communicate needs of guests and

Takes quick action to serve others in a way that meets/exceeds their needs.

• Identifies ways to improve themselves or team’s service to
• Provides service outside job responsibilities if needed to help the report
• Takes ownership of guest problems(s) until it is

·         Professionalism

• Meets IMGR&C’s Appearance

• Professionally supports IMGR&C’s reputation and image in all situations, on and off property.

·         Attendance

• Meets IMGR&C’s policy of
• Informs supervisor of future absences as far in advance as
• Is expected to have a positive outlook on all necessary capacities of the assigned job graphics or other assigned duties/task.

·         Communication

• Provides information others need to succeed, in time for them to use
• Shares with next shift the information needed for them to
• Listens to others without interruption; acts on their feedback when
• Asks questions to better understand expectations of
• Reports all guest(s) complaints and compliments to
• Reports all situations to Supervisor where resort grounds or equipment do not meet IMGR&C standards.
• Communicates with teammates to ensure the success of the

·         Team Work

• Puts the success of the team ahead of personal Actions to resolve conflict between individuals.
• Helps other departments achieve
• Reports ideas to increase team success and guest satisfaction to
• Does whatever is necessary to help department and resort
• Contributes ideas that support progress and success at shift, team and departmental meetings.
• Is able to take and use constructive criticism to complete a project to

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and not limited to, and are subject to change at management’s discretion:

1. Consults with supervisor to evaluate individual project
2. Prepares illustrations or rough sketches of material according to
3. Studies illustrations, photographs, and text to plan presentation of material, product, or service.
4. Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and creates sample layouts. Assures that work produced conforms to the established standards as outlined in the Inn of the Mountain Gods Branding Standards Manual.
5. Prepares layout proofs for

1. Presents samples to supervisor for selection and
2. Creates finished layout, prepares instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final piece.
3. Prepares final layout for media type Checks proofs.
4. Reviews quality of final product before release to
5. Maintains image resources
6. Oversees training for new art staff and is responsible for maintaining standards, for creation, submission, and storage of design files.
7. Obtains and maintains a gaming
8. Must be able to work alone and in group a Must participate in brainstorming sessions and solo projects when asked.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as

• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisor

·         Education and /or Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work in a fast- paced, deadline driven environment.

• Must have proficiency with major industry software and be able to contribute conceptually to the design process with ideas that will support message and content.
• Must have a working knowledge of Macintosh computers and popular graphics industry software including but not limited to Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and similar programs.
• Must be able to maximize input and output devices such as printers, cameras, and other peripherals and send/retrieve materials via the internet. Illustration, writing, and multi-media skills a plus.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one

year experience in Casino Marketing, Gaming, or Casino Services experience preferable.

1. Must possess outstanding verbal and written communications skills and have a positive, dynamic and outgoing personality: must have a pleasant and professional speaking voice. Must possess extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe S6 Illustrator, Photoshop & IN Design ( Page Maker, Quark, or other layout program)(, Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Desktop Publishing Tools, Ability to Collaborate, Acute Vision, Handles Rejection and constructive criticism. Video editing programs; Adobe after effects, Adobe Premiere is a plus. Must have MAC products proficiency-Photo & Video editing experience.
2. Basic knowledge of office equipment, printers, fax, and finishing equipment. Experience with print workstations, Fiery, and Creo plus is preferred.
3. Mescalero Apache Tribal preference: bicultural experience

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

The team member is frequently required to sit, stand: walk and may also have to speak and stand for long periods of time. The team member must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The noise level in the work environment, at times may be loud. The team member may be exposed to a second-hand smoke-filled environment.