Updates, Interviews, Good Stuff

News

We’re Hiring: Creative Coordinator

Join our team! Rose City Rollers is hiring a new Creative Coordinator!

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Position Overview

The Creative Coordinator oversees managing the Art Department, which includes delegating tasks to various volunteer teams/committees: Graphic Designers, Photographers, Videographers, Merchandise, Social Media. This position will promote and strengthen the Rose City Rollers brand through the creation of ads, brochures, fliers, social media content, merchandise, videos, e-blasts, motion graphics, photography and more. The Art Department, led by the Creative Coordinator, produces high-quality, professional artwork for all league events & campaigns.

APPLY 

Essential Duties and Responsibility:

CREATIVE SERVICES 

  • Work with the Marketing Manager to build out an annual production schedule that aligns with the various campaigns of each department or team/program
  • Manage workload and delegate tasks as needed to keep projects moving and completed on time
  • Direct creative talent to complete projects and follow the deadlines that you’ve established
  • Research design trends and lead Graphics Team through creating annual “look”
  • Collaborate with staff members in different departments to identify and assess creative needs
  • Organize & maintain the photo, video and design archives & update press kits annually
  • Act as a league resource for art, logos, photos, videos and other creative requests
  • Check social media calendars and build out content such as gathering photos, creating graphics or editing videos
  • Manage all print production and work with appropriate vendors to negotiate best price & quality or work
  • Ensure all creative projects are managed through ClickUp, including, but not limited to, setting up projects, providing feedback, and getting final approval

 

MERCHANDISE 

  • Work with the Marketing Manager to develop a Visual Merchandising plan within the approved budget
  • Research blank apparel and accessory items
  • Develop and maintain merchandise designs and aesthetic for the RCR Brand as well as the various teams and programs within the league
  • Manage relationships with current vendors and forge new connections that fit within our budget and remain at the quality our customers expect
  • Schedule photoshoots to collect images of products and/or work with models to showcase items on different body types, shapes and sizes
  • Maintain the look of the Online Store and determine what items should be showcased during specific campaigns
  • Brainstorm with creatives to develop merchandise promotional content such as Instagram Reels, TikToks, e-blasts, carousel posts, and more

 

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT 

  • Work with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit creative talent: graphic designers, photographers, videographers, merchandise designers, etc.
  • Develop and/or update process documentation and guidebooks for the various creative services roles
  • Build out and maintain a Graphics Team and support the existing designers through regular contact and check-in meetings
  • Orient, train, assign, and coach creative services volunteers
  • Teach Graphics Team how to execute the annual look while adhering to the brand directive
  • Recognize team successes or areas for improvement and adapt as needed
  • Provide positive and constructive feedback to foster growth among your volunteers

 

Experience and Qualifications 

  • 4+ years in a similar role such as a Lead Designer, Design Management or Creative Services role
  • Experience managing volunteers or employees
  • Pre-press knowledge and ability to work with print, digital, silkscreen, and large format outputs
  • Merchandise design experience & knowledge of different printing techniques, embroidery, heat-press & various materials
  • Adobe Creative Suite wizard, primarily in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Libraries
  • Knowledge of photography & videography
  • Experience with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, iMovie or Capcut
  • Experience with template graphic software such as Canva
  • Ability to use Click-up and Slack for project & volunteer management
  • Responsive to email, Microsoft Teams & Slack on a daily. Available by phone.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to root out design or proofreading errors
  • Must own a computer that can run all the needed programs

 

Work Schedule: This is a 20-hour per week part-time position primarily from a home office, with occasional in-person meetings on weekends and evenings depending on events and membership availability.

 

Compensation: $23-26/hr. Benefits include paid vacation/holiday pay, flexible schedule, monthly tech stipend, and participation in the Oregon Saves retirement savings program. Additionally, access to the Adobe Creative Suite is also provided.

 

APPLY

 

 

Rose City Rollers is a 20-year-old, 501c3 non-profit, fearless sports organization that prides itself in being body positive and an empowering space for women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals. We are the largest roller derby league in the world with 400+ members, ages 7-64+.