Produce day-to-day marketing assets (social, email, web, and print), adapt and resize approved designs across placements, prepare print-ready files for events, support photo retouching and asset organization, and apply brand guidelines while managing multiple concurrent requests and feedback.
DANCEONE
Graphic Designer
Creative / Marketing · Full Time · Individual Contributor · Reports to Creative Lead
DanceOne’s priority is to ensure a safe environment for kids to learn while providing the highest possible safeguarding standards in the industry.
Innovation – we embrace change and challenge the status quo.
Fun – we bring joy to everything we do.
Trust – we collaborate, take risks, and support one another, on and off the dance floor.
Safety – we put safety first, always.
Ready to join the team? Apply at www.dance.one/careersDanceOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Graphic Designer
Creative / Marketing · Full Time · Individual Contributor · Reports to Creative Lead
ABOUT DANCEONE
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DanceOne is the largest holding company of dance brands in the world. Our vision is to bring together leaders in the dance community around our mission of fostering the integrity and education of dance. By sharing resources, DanceOne and its family of brands deliver an enhanced experience to our customers and expand educational and commercial opportunities across the dance community. Our creative team keeps DanceOne’s marketing moving — producing the day-to-day assets that power campaigns, emails, web, and live events all season long.DanceOne’s priority is to ensure a safe environment for kids to learn while providing the highest possible safeguarding standards in the industry.
OUR CULTURE COMES FIRST — THE G·I·F·T·S OF DANCE
Gratitude – we lead with appreciation for each other, our dancers, and our community.Innovation – we embrace change and challenge the status quo.
Fun – we bring joy to everything we do.
Trust – we collaborate, take risks, and support one another, on and off the dance floor.
Safety – we put safety first, always.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer is the team’s production workhorse, turning out the steady stream of marketing assets that keep DanceOne’s campaigns and events running. This individual contributor produces social graphics, email and web assets, and print-ready event collateral, adapting approved designs across placements and applying brand guidelines quickly and accurately across many concurrent requests. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce day-to-day marketing assets: social graphics, email headers, web banners, flyers, and program pages.
- Resize, adapt, and version approved campaign designs across placements and specs.
- Prep and package print-ready files for signage, banners, backdrops, and event collateral.
- Support the design team with photo retouching, file organization, and asset library upkeep.
- Apply brand guidelines accurately and incorporate feedback quickly across multiple concurrent requests.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Solid graphic design fundamentals across digital and print.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Strong attention to detail with print production and file prep.
- Ability to manage many requests at once and turn work around quickly.
- Receptive to feedback and reliable with brand guidelines.
- Enthusiasm for dance, events, and great design.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of design experience, in-house or agency.
- Portfolio demonstrating production design and brand consistency.
- Ability to work occasional weekends during peak event season.
BENEFITS & PERKS
At DanceOne, we take care of our people so they can bring their best to the dance floor (and the office). Full-time team members enjoy:- Comprehensive Health Coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans with options to fit you and your family.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts – including an employer HSA contribution.
- 401(k) with 4% Match – invest in your future, and we’ll match it.
- Paid Time Off – generous PTO to rest, recharge, and live your life.
- Flex Holidays – celebrate the days that matter most to you.
- Life, AD&D & Disability Coverage – company-paid and voluntary options for extra peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s ups and downs.
- A Front-Row Seat – work with a passionate team behind the nation’s premier dance events.
WHY JOIN DANCEONE
You’ll join a passionate, innovative team dedicated to making a difference in the dance world — helping create the events, campaigns, and content that inspire, celebrate, and connect dancers nationwide. We offer a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of something that truly inspires.Ready to join the team? Apply at www.dance.one/careersDanceOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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