Graphic Designer

About the Bismarck Larks

The Bismarck Larks joined the Northwoods League (NWL) in 2017. The NWL is the largest organized baseball league in the world, with 26 teams, drawing more fans than any league of its kind.

The NWL provides top college players from North America and beyond a summer collegiate baseball experience. Over 340 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL’s 31-year history.

To learn more about the Bismarck Larks, visit www.larksbaseball.com

The Position

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for aiding in the design and creative execution of the Bismarck Larks, Funatix Events, Minot Hot Tots, and Minot Honeybees brands and all projects related to each brand.

The graphic Designer will work on various projects while acting as a creative consultant for internal departments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop visually compelling graphics for digital and print media, including posters, flyers, social media content, and promotional materials.
• Design and produce marketing collateral that aligns with the brand identity of the Bismarck Larks, Minot Hot Tots, Minot Honeybees, and Funatix Events.
• Create engaging visuals for game day experiences, including stadium signage, video board graphics, and promotional items.
• Design materials for Funatix Events, enhancing the visual appeal and overall experience for attendees.
• Design and update website graphics, banners, and other visual elements to ensure an attractive and user-friendly online presence.
• Produce eye-catching graphics for social media posts, stories, and advertisements to drive engagement and reach.
• Collaborate with the marketing, writing, and multimedia teams to produce integrated multimedia campaigns.
• Design and execute visual elements for promotional campaigns, including email marketing, print ads, and online advertisements.
• Assist with photography and video production as needed, providing support in visual storytelling and content creation.
• Edit and enhance photos and videos to produce high-quality visual content.
• Represent the team at various networking events and participate in other outside, community events, as defined by the team

General Team Responsibilities

• Game and Team Event Availability : Expected to be available for all Bismarck Larks home games and team events; this includes weekends and holidays.
• Funatix Event Availability : Expected to be available for all Funatix Events, including but not limited to the Mandan Rodeo Days, Bismarck Marathon, company picnics, festivals, etc.

A full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.

Game Day and Event Hours : Expected to be available from mid- to late morning through the end of the game and / or event.

The schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.

• Non-Game Day / Event Hours : Expected to attend office hours of 8 AM-5 PM each weekday during season and out-of-season.
• Other General Team Responsibilities May Include :
• Cleaning and organizing the press box and other ballpark areas.
• Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before and after season and during each homestand
• Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events
• Help maintain ballpark cleanliness
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) required
• Working knowledge of the printing process required
• Working knowledge of Canva preferred
• Proactive planner with a sense of urgency, creativity, style, and attention to detail
• Confident decision-maker to execute campaigns
• Passionate creator who can develop graphics with little guideline or instruction
• Ability to design projects simultaneously and independently, and produce high-quality output within specific time constraints and in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of graphic design trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and think strategically
• The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 30-50 lbs
• Must be a self-starter with a desire to work hard and have a positive can do attitude
• Uphold our core values : Best, Uplift, Nerve, Teamwork. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best experience in sports.

It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values.

Uphold our service vision : Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, and who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients, and fans.

Reports To : Creative Services Director

Benefits & Compensation

• Annual salary
• Commission structure
• Health benefits
• Matching 401k program
• Team Gym Membership
• Unlimited PTO Requests*
• Vacation days are awarded at the discretion of the General Manager, and no maximum number of days is allowed per calendar year.

All vacation requests must be received at least two weeks before the needed time off. Vacation time is discouraged from April 1- September 1 due to in-season responsibilities.

If you are sick, please let the President know as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.