(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.