Fiesta in America

Graphic Designer

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Fiesta in America

  • Job overview

    The Graphic Designer role at Fiesta in America focuses on creating illustrative designs and typography for digital and print media, contributing to the company's visual branding and marketing efforts.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The candidate will collaborate with the team to maintain design consistency across media, layout magazines, create logos and designs for print and digital media, and stay updated on industry trends and technology standards.

  • Experience and skills

    The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, 2-4 years of graphic design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, strong communication, conceptual thinking, typography, and design skills, along with a portfolio of work.

Company overview

Fiesta in America is a New Jersey-based event production company focused on promoting Filipino-American culture through large-scale expos, trade shows, and cultural festivals primarily in the United States. The company generates revenue by organizing annual events that attract Filipino-American communities, exhibitors, sponsors, and performers, offering opportunities for business networking, cultural exchange, and entertainment. Founded in 1998, Fiesta in America has established itself as a key platform for connecting Filipino-American businesses and artists with broader audiences, while also supporting community initiatives and charitable causes. Its flagship event, the Fiesta in America Expo, features live performances, food fairs, and business seminars, drawing thousands of attendees each year. The company’s long-standing history and commitment to cultural celebration make it an influential organization within the Filipino-American diaspora.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your strong creative skills, emphasizing your passion for illustrative design and typography, as well as your proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and experience in both digital and print design platforms.

  • Focus on showcasing your ability to collaborate effectively with teams to maintain design consistency across multiple media outlets, including magazine layouting and logo creation.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Fiesta in America's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of landing the role.

  • Connect with current graphic designers or creative team members at Fiesta in America on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent design projects or asking about their favorite tools and trends in illustrative design.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'illustrative design,' 'typography,' 'Adobe Creative Suite,' 'magazine layout,' and 'print and digital media' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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