Production Graphic Designer - Collegiate Hospitality

Job Description

Production Graphic Designer - Collegiate Hospitality

This role is a key member of both Aramark’s Collegiate Hospitality line of business and the Business Resource Center (BRC), Aramark’s in-house agency focused on the development and delivery of high-quality sales deliverables aligned with efforts to drive growth through retaining existing and winning new business.

This role is a production graphic designer and a strategic partner for the Collegiate Hospitality Growth team and the BRC team of talent. This role leads Collegiate Hospitality sales-related projects as the main point of contact and primary proposal designer, working closely with the BRC Traffic Manager to plan and resource project support from shared BRC resources including proposal coordinators, project managers, copywriting, proofreading and creative services.

As a liaison between the Collegiate Hospitality Growth team and the BRC, this role works with leadership to understand the short- and long-term sales funnel and prioritize project resources, timing, and budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading all steps in the graphic design production of sales proposals, RF(x) documents, presentations, client reports, and internal and external support materials for Collegiate Hospitality
• Meeting the details and timelines of bid schedules
• Document editing and layout formatting
• Facilitating effective communication to clarify expectations on a wide range of deliverables
• Prioritizing and resourcing projects based on skills, abilities, capacity, existing relationships, and project outcomes
• Adhering to proven repeatable project management processes while continually identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiencies, process, and workstream management
• Application of style guides, interpreting and applying brand identity and standards
• Accuracy and efficiency in providing high-quality deliverables on time

Scope

• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and maintain effective communication in dotted-line reporting structure
• Consistently meet all project deadlines while managing multiple leadership and requestor priorities
• Work with the Collegiate Hospitality template to align content with business objectives, market positioning, brand standards, and vision
• Understand, monitor, and proactively support the Collegiate Hospitality sales funnel
• Solicit regular feedback to identify areas of opportunity for improvement within the business process
• Translate business requests to the BRC team to ensure projects are properly planned, resourced and executed
• Think creatively and apply a flexible approach to a wide variety of projects

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in design, business, or communications, or comparable work experience
• Have a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the Adobe Creative Suite, with a particular focus on InDesign
• Have experience with project management tools, CRM, and other relevant software
• Be able to thrive in a fast-paced, production-oriented, and deadline-driven environment
• Champion the processes of existing and future project management solutions and processes
• Accommodate non-traditional work hours in response to business needs, capacity, and deadlines
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude with a deep desire to constantly be looking to improve process, deliverables, and team relationships
• Demonstrate an ability to engage and interact effectively with team members, company leadership at all levels, contractors, and subject matter experts
• Employ exceptional project management skills, with the ability to multi-task while still maintaining quality of work and meet deadlines
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Perform other duties related to Collegiate Hospitality as assigned   

A portfolio of relevant marketing or sales materials is required at interview stage

About Aramark

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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.