Graphic Designer

at  Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Full-time, salaried position
Department: Marketing
Salary: Starts at $50,000/yr.
Reports to: Director of Marketing
ABOUT PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE (PBT): Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been Pittsburgh’s premier professional ballet company since 1969. Today, PBT is a nationally recognized ballet company of 36 professional dancers, a training institution for over 1,200 students of all ages, and an incubator for education and accessibility programs in classrooms, libraries and community centers throughout the region. The company, under the leadership of artistic director Adam W. McKinney and executive director Nicholas Dragga, performs a wide-ranging repertoire of classical ballets, contemporary masterworks and new commissions in nearly 50 performances annually. We are a team of artists, innovators, educators, creatives, leaders and doers. We aim to put our people first, celebrate diversity and inspire the region through our work.
ABOUT THIS POSITION: The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is seeking a graphic designer who can, through development of images and media, convey the artistic vision of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. This position plays a key role in promoting the professional ballet company and school, the annual season, special events, growth and community outreach efforts by creating original visual content that aligns with PBT’s brand, mission and values. The graphic designer reports to the Director of Marketing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: While no two days are quite the same, you can expect that your day will generally consist of the following primary responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of all visual content for the company including, but not limited to subscriber guides and tickets, program books, special event promotion, advertisements, website, billboards, social media graphics, photography, and projects for departments including marketing, development, dance & wellness, education and administration
• Collaborate with the marketing team overseeing projects with vendors including printers, videographers, contracted photographers, contracted graphic designers, website designers, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Media Manager and School Marketing Manager to develop and maintain consistent brand standards for the organization, incorporating the look and feel of the Artistic Director’s creative vision for all visual content
• Participate in content creation and revisions of the PBT website and social media platforms. This may include creation and editing of original visual content, photographs, etc.
• Otherwise support the graphic design and creative services needs of the organization
• Preferred: Act as in-house photographer for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company, the School and special events, as needed (non-contracted)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Like all team members, the graphic designer embodies PBT’s core values: Respect each other and embrace our diversity, work hard with integrity and passion, collaborate to ignite new possibilities, innovate at every level within our organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar field, required
• Minimum two years of experience in a robust graphic design role, required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, project management skills with an ability to prioritize needs, required
• Strong skill set with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, required
• Ability to prioritize a varied workload and deliver projects on time and error-free, required
• Photography creation and editing skills, strongly preferred
• Experience photographing dancers and/or ballet dancers, preferred
• Experience with Wordpress, preferred
• Understanding of social media trends, preferred
• Knowledge of or experience working in performing arts, preferred
• General dance knowledge, preferred
• A portfolio will be required, please email separately to lcarlini@pittsburghballet.org unless a web address can be provided

WHY PBT?

• Health, vision, and dental insurance is available after 60 days; short and long term disability is also offered
• Wellness program and EAP
• 403(b) with employer match
• Competitive paid time off
• Everyone at PBT is a vital team member. Your ideas and your work will impact our students, the organization, and the promotion of the art form in our region and beyond.
• Additional benefits include complimentary tickets to all ballet performances, comp offers to other cultural district organizations’ performances, no cost Dance & Wellness classes and more!
  Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
  This position is a full-time position located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is not a fully remote position, though some remote work may be available on a hybrid schedule. All candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the region.
  Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We will help ensure a comfortable and positive interview experience for applicants. Please let us know how we can accommodate you. Please do not call Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre about job opportunities.
  The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Lead the design and development of all visual content for the company including, but not limited to subscriber guides and tickets, program books, special event promotion, advertisements, website, billboards, social media graphics, photography, and projects for departments including marketing, development, dance & wellness, education and administration
• Collaborate with the marketing team overseeing projects with vendors including printers, videographers, contracted photographers, contracted graphic designers, website designers, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Media Manager and School Marketing Manager to develop and maintain consistent brand standards for the organization, incorporating the look and feel of the Artistic Director’s creative vision for all visual content
• Participate in content creation and revisions of the PBT website and social media platforms. This may include creation and editing of original visual content, photographs, etc.
• Otherwise support the graphic design and creative services needs of the organization
• Preferred: Act as in-house photographer for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company, the School and special events, as needed (non-contracted