It takes the most talented people to put on the world’s greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships are the highest-attended annual sporting event in the world. Each year, for three weeks in the late summer, the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to witness the toughest tennis on the game’s biggest stage. With more than 900,000 visitors, 100 million television viewers in the U.S. and 64 million online visitors, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team?

Start Date: August

End Date: October 4, 2024

Schedule: 3-4 days per week through June, 5 days per week starting July, 7 days per week during the tournament (Aug-Sept)

The Role This dynamic role provides a unique experience by blending creative design and graphics application skills. The Lead Graphics Technician is responsible for overseeing the creation, production and installation of all in-house graphics and signage, including overseeing a team of seasonal graphics technicians.

Creative Design & Production

• Create various signage for events, including the US Open (e.g., hospitality signs, wayfinding signs, credential badge boards, logos for on-site use, fire safety signs, and sponsor signs)

• Order and inventory all graphics supplies (ink, vinyl, tape, misc. tools)

• Maintain a daily log of all signs created (quantity, size, and department)

• Update US Open draw boards daily throughout the tournament

  Installation & Logistics

• Facilitate the installation and removal of all in-house signs

• Assist Parking and Event Operations Teams with wayfinding sign deployment and retrieval for all events

• Maintain a clean and organized Graphics Shop

  Team Leadership

• Oversee a team of two seasonal graphics technicians from July to September

• Ensure punctual and presentable shift attendance for all team members

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Senior Manager Events Operations and Manager, Event Operations

  Who You Are

• Proficieny in designing layouts for wide-format print applications

• Experienced using Adobe Illustrator

• Experience operating and maintaining large-format printers/plotters

• Able to learn wide-format printing software (Roland VersaWorks)

• Hold strong Microsoft Office skills (Google application experience is a plus)

• Self-motivated, positive individual who can work under pressure with excellent communication skills

• Hands-on, proactive approach to completing tasks and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Available to work the full duration of the US Open tournament, including days, nights, weekends, and extended hours

• Punctual and presentable shift attendance, neatly groomed in a clean, well-maintained uniform

  The expected pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 an hour, plus a daily meal allowance via credential during the US Open

  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

  Apply Here (https://careers-usopen.icims.com/jobs/4222/%28seasonal%29-ntc-lead-graphics-technician/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336207880)

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Posted Date2 weeks ago(6/17/2024 12:57 PM)

ID2024-4222

CategoryEvent Operations

LocationUS-NY-Queens