Festival Graphic Designer, Signage Job at Sundance Institute in Park City

Overview POSITION OVERVIEW The Festival Graphic Designer, Signage is charged with the design and production of signage graphics for our Sundance Film Festival. Some projects will be templated pieces meant to quickly inform while others will require more design finesse. Working closely under the direction of the Creative Director and the Institute Graphic Designer, the Festival Graphic Designer, Signage will support the Institute by helping to convey the concept and spirit of the Festival to audiences. This temporary position works full time from Monday, October 20, 2025 through Friday, January 23, 2026 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. This is a fully remote position that does not require any onsite work duties.

Responsibilities Create a high volume of media rich and appealing graphic visuals to assist audiences in wayfinding and general information signage.

Create arresting graphics for digital and print executions.

Create designs adhering to department schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

Provide graphic assets to outside vendors, partners, outlets, etc. on an as-needed basis.

Collaborate with Signage Marketing Coordinator and various departments to determine and deliver graphic needs.

Organize, file, and archive all artwork files.

Complete a comprehensive written post-Festival wrap report as directed.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications Legal authorization to work in the United States.

2 years of design experience with a background in graphics, brand strategy, designing spatial environments, print design, and production.

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Design experience with signage and wayfinding, and specifying materials.

Knowledgeable in printing production methods, fabrication, and installation.

Photo manipulation on digital images (resize, crop, add / remove objects, and color correct).

Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.

Excellent organizational skills including self management of work schedule.

Excellent Typography skills.

Success indicators You will be successful in this role if you exhibit strong interpersonal skills required to work effectively with a variety of people.

Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, including self management of work schedule with the ability to maintain deadlines.

Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to present your designs and understand feedback.

Effectively contribute to the overall success of the team through support, collaboration, problem solving.

Compensation and Benefits In addition to an hourly pay of $20.32, this position is eligible for benefits & perks. Highlights include : Paid sick leave and Institute holidays; Employee assistance program; Employee Wellness Initiatives; Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year).

Applications open 08 / 26 / 2025 and will be accepted for at least one week.

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