Responsibilities

• Lead the production of the official Race Meet Program, preparing the design, layout, and coordinating daily with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
• Prepare and produce high-volume, detail-oriented print materials including media guides, sales catalogs, customer service booklet, business cards, forms, menus, brochures, and other core business collateral.
• Translate large amounts of content into clean, organized, and visually compelling layouts, ensuring clarity, readability, and adherence to brand standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside departments to gather content, manage revisions, and deliver final production files.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in print production processes, including file preparation, proofing, paper selection, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain and update existing print materials, files and templates, ensuring consistency and efficiency across recurring projects.
• Provide graphic design support for marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and internal requests during non-peak race meet periods.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing long-term production timelines with short-term creative requests.
• Ensure all materials meet Keeneland brand standards while identifying opportunities to enhance design quality and visual storytelling.
• Track project progress and communicate updates through project management tools like Asana, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) experience with strong emphasis on InDesign for long-form layout and production
• Experience designing and formatting documents with large amounts of copy, such as programs, catalogs, or publications, with a strong understanding of typography, layout, and information hierarchy
• Solid working knowledge of print production processes including file preparation, proofing, and vendor coordination
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of proofreading with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively across departments, and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Reliability and commitment, including the ability to work extended hours during peak production periods, particularly surrounding race meets and sales
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Publishing, or a related field is preferred
• Three to five years of professional experience in production design, publishing, or print layout, with a strong emphasis on high-volume, detail-oriented work
• Equivalent hands-on experience in print production, long-form layout, or publication design may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Ability to clearly communicate design, present layout solutions, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Basic mathematical functions for layout and print production, including calculating dimensions, scaling, and specifications
• Ability to organize and interpret large volumes of information and translate into clear, structured layouts. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in deadline-driven environments
• Kentucky State Racing Commission License.