POSITION OVERVIEW

The Seasonal Graphic Designer is charged with coordinating graphic design tasks, refining projects and drafts, and designing graphic materials of the highest quality across creative assets for all Sundance Institute programs, including print and digital media.

Working closely under the Creative Director, the Seasonal Graphic Designer helps to ensure the graphic assets across all print and digital platforms promote the vision of Sundance Institute and its programs, including the Sundance Film Festival. This position will also support the creation of graphic assets for Institute web properties, external sites, and social media.

This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Monday, June 15, 2026 through Friday, August 28, 2026. This is a fully remote role that may be based out of any of our operating states and does not require any onsite work duties. Extended hours, including evenings and weekends will be required at key points to meet deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

• Creating design work for all Sundance Institute programs and initiatives.

• Creating media rich and appealing graphics for a variety of Marketing materials, including print and digital ads, social assets, environmental graphics, signage, merchandise design, special event branding and invitations, video tags, email templates, and digital presentations.

• Partnering with the Accessibility team as needed to ensure design work meets accessibility standards as needed.

• Reviewing graphics created and used by outside vendors, partners, and outlets to ensure they are applied appropriately.

• Assisting with designing additional materials as requested.

• Creating designs adhering to department schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

• Providing graphic assets to outside vendors, partners, and outlets, on an as-needed basis.

• Collaborating with the various departments to determine and deliver on graphic needs.

• Organizing, filing, and archiving all artwork files.

• Completing a comprehensive written wrap report.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• 2 years of experience in graphic design.

• Experience creating graphic assets for digital platforms, and video and motion design.

• Ability to quickly create a variety of initial design concepts and refine them into final designs.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and familiarity with other emerging technologies such as Canva.com.

• Knowledgeable in printing production methods, fabrication, and installation.

• A graphic design portfolio that demonstrates creativity and versatility of skills.

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

• Exceptional project management, organizational, and time management skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Excel, and Google Applications.

• Light photo retouching skills preferred.

You will be successful in this role if you...

• Produce graphics that align to Marketing and Communications goals and convey the spirit, concept, and nature of the Festival as well as the mission of the Institute.

• Work effectively with internal and external constituents to produce visuals.

• Communicate effectively, presenting your designs and understanding and incorporating feedback to refine the work.

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite.

• Recognize problems and inefficiencies, but also to propose solutions and improvements.

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 06/04/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week