Company Description

First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest running, independently owned and operated venues in the United States. Our commitment to independence is led by the belief that unique, locally owned live music rooms are imperative to the health of the community and economy. First Avenue is dedicated to promoting artistic expression in diverse voices old and new, to create community by offering artists a stage and a mic, and fans a place to gather. First Avenue owns and operates First Avenue & 7^th St Entry, The Depot Tavern, the Turf Club, the Fine Line, The Fitzgerald Theater, and co-operates the Palace Theatre. Known for launching iconic artists like Prince, Lizzo, and The Replacements, First Avenue offers a supportive community for musicians at all stages of their careers. With its commitment to independence and rich musical heritage, First Avenue is proud to serve as a cultural cornerstone for music lovers and artists alike.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position reports directly to the Director of Booking & Marketing and is responsible for the visual appearance of all marketing materials across all channels and brands, including the First Avenue Mainroom, 7th St Entry, Turf Club, Fine Line, Palace Theatre, The Fitzgerald Theater, The Depot Tavern,

Palace Pub, and our promoted shows at all partner venues.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer who loves live music and thrives in a fast-moving environment. You’re comfortable juggling lots of projects, hitting tight deadlines, and collaborating across teams—while still taking initiative and owning your work. You care about design, accuracy, and consistency, and you’re excited to help shape the visual identity of iconic venues and events that bring people together.

Note: Applicants are asked to provide a link to their online portfolio or website as part of their application.

CORE VALUES

You must exemplify the values for which First Avenue stands:

You value diversity, individuality, and inclusion, including the diversity of entertainment genres and voices
You act with the highest integrity and treat everyone with respect
You will be proactive in creating a community-oriented atmosphere
You are passionate about providing the best possible environment for people to experience events

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, exempt position. This position will require regular on-site office hours but may vary based on show schedule and management team needs. Availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is required on occasion, but not expected to be regular.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assemble artwork for over 1,000 concerts and events each year, including, but not limited to, inputting local information into preformatted ads, laying out print, digital, and video ads, and creating weekly calendars
Maintain all in-house advertising, including slideshow video images, marquee branding on club exteriors, and posters and promo materials at all venues and restaurants
Manage all external advertising, including weekly and monthly recurring ads and other print and digital accounts, billboards, social media, and newsletter images – includes formatting materials for use across all social media accounts
Create all digital and physical assets for restaurants, including menus, food and drink features, special event promotions, and advertising materials
Collaborate closely with Social Media Coordinator to ideate and create social promotions and giveaways
Oversee all graphic design needs beyond concerts, including memberships, presentations and marketing decks, logos, and special projects
Support the creation of new items and images for company merchandise
Design, update, and manage video content and templates in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
Responsible for accuracy of projects including managing proofing schedules and quality assurance for ads
Submit and organize weekly print order for distribution to all venues and restaurants
Aid with street team organization and the distribution of physical and digital promo materials
Assist with creation and development of branding for new business ventures (venues, restaurants, etc.)
Serve as backup to Website Coordinator to perform show updates, as needed
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or equivalent experience
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom, After Effects, and Premiere Pro)
Strong design related experience
Organizational management a must
Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines
Demonstrated ability to follow direction from clients and managers, and collaborate on projects with a team
Experience with WordPress, and email marketing services (MailChimp, Emma, Constant Contact, Hive) a plus
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office products, and comfort with collaboration and asset management tools including Google Drive and Dropbox
Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills
Excellent communication skills required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as diligent attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a team environment, but be able to take initiative and work independently
Attendance: Must be able to consistently work on-site in our Minneapolis office Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm, with regular attendance. Occasional off-site availability is also required.
Work Location/Travel: Must be able to travel to and work at different venues located throughout Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding cities, as needed.
Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Authorization: Must be currently eligible and possess authorization to work in the United States of America. Must not require sponsorship by our company for work visas.
Reliability: Must have reliable transportation to downtown Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and surrounding cities, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

· Ability to move products from outside receiving area to designated areas inside different venues.

· Ability to place items onto shelves at various heights.

· Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.

· Ability to bend, lift, reach, grab, pull, push, and carry items weighing up to 45 pounds.

· Ability to move throughout different venues and multiple-level buildings.

· Ability to quickly learn and use touch-screen devices, computers, mobile devices.

SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$55,000 annual

BENEFITS

This position will be eligible for company-sponsored benefit plans. These include health insurance (with

employer contribution), dental insurance, 401(k) retirement savings (including discretionary employer match), employee-paid life & disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and certain concert

ticket & employee purchase discount benefits.

First Avenue is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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