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[Seasonal] Graphic Design Coordinator - Creative Services

National Western | Denver, CO

About National Western

We are National Western—an organization rooted in more than 120 years of history and driven by a mission to strengthen American agriculture through education, youth development, and community connection. We are stewards of the Western way of life, grounded in the values of courage, pride, integrity, grit, and loyalty. Each January, we bring this mission to life through the legendary National Western Stock Show—one of the world’s premier Western lifestyle, rodeo, and livestock entertainment events—welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests from across the globe. Beyond the Stock Show, we operate The Legacy, a world-class, year-round destination for events, experiences, and cultural connection in the heart of Denver. We are more than an event—we are a brand that lives at the intersection of heritage and culture, shaping how Western lifestyle shows up in the modern world.

Position Summary

The Seasonal Graphic Design Coordinator – Creative Services is a hands-on production designer supporting high-volume creative for National Western, The Legacy, and the 2027 National Western Stock Show. Working from approved campaign concepts and key art, this role builds out finished, production-ready assets for print, digital, social, advertising, signage, and events.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Creative Services, this position executes established creative direction accurately and on deadline, keeps brand expression consistent across every format, and supports fast-moving marketing and event teams. It is an ideal opportunity for an early-career designer to sharpen production skills and build portfolio work on one of the West’s most recognized events. This seasonal role begins as soon as possible and runs through January 25, 2027.

Reports to: Sr. Manager - Creative Services

What You’ll Do

Production Design & Campaign Execution

Build out approved campaign concepts and key art into finished assets across National Western initiatives.
Extend established layouts, typography, and imagery to new formats while staying true to the original creative direction.
Adapt key art into print ads, posters, flyers, social graphics, digital ads, email headers, and web banners.
Make revisions quickly and accurately based on feedback from the Sr. Manager – Creative Services.

Digital, Print & File Preparation

Resize and version creative for multiple sizes, platforms, and placements while maintaining quality and brand consistency.
Prepare print-ready files to vendor specifications, including bleeds, color profiles, resolution, and file formats.
Export digital assets to platform specifications for paid media, social, email, and web.
Perform basic photo retouching, color correction, and image cleanup; support simple motion graphics as needed.

Brand Consistency & Quality Control

Apply National Western brand standards and templates consistently across all deliverables.
Proof your own work for typos, alignment, spacing, image quality, and accuracy of dates, times, and names before handoff.
Organize, name, and archive working files and final assets to team standards.

Stock Show & Event Support

Produce promotional, informational, sponsor, and guest-facing graphics leading up to and during the 2027 Stock Show.
Build directional signage, schedules, programs, and other on-site materials, including quick-turn requests during the show.
Help deliver approved creative to Marketing, Events, Partnerships, and other departments on schedule.

Workflow & Collaboration

Manage multiple assigned projects, deadlines, and revisions at once using the team’s project management system.
Communicate progress and flag production challenges early to the Sr. Manager – Creative Services.
Support other creative projects as assigned and look for ways to make production faster and more consistent.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This role is located in Denver, CO, and is not remote or hybrid. You will be required to work on-site in the office 5 days a week.

Requirements:

Skills & Abilities

1–3 years of graphic design experience, including internships or freelance work. Recent design graduates are encouraged to apply.
Working proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required; familiarity with Adobe Express, Canva, or Figma is a plus.
Portfolio demonstrating clean layout, strong typography, attention to detail, and consistent execution across formats.
Experience producing assets for print, digital, and social media in professional, freelance, or academic settings.
Understanding of print production basics: CMYK vs. RGB, resolution, bleeds, and preparing files for press.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage competing deadlines.
Openness to feedback and the ability to apply it quickly and accurately.
Ability to follow established creative direction and brand standards and execute quickly in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Interest in Western lifestyle, sports, entertainment, events, or agriculture is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a seasonal, hourly position with a pay rate of $25.00 per hour.
Paid sick time is offered at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Physical Demands

National Western Complex is a multi-purpose indoor and outdoor commercial and agricultural complex where dusty conditions and animals may exist. In this role, individuals will experience prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Seasonal Position: This is a temporary position starting as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of 01/25/2027. Employment may end earlier or be extended based on operational needs.

WSSA/NWSS is a drug & alcohol-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana.

WSSA/NWSS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Job Posting Close Date

11/9/2026; open until filled

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