We are looking for a skilled and talented individual to perform complex graphic artwork in the design and creation of materials, illustrations, and publications for the company. This job class is responsible for full life cycle development in the creation and production of brochures, newsletters, displays, charts, diagrams, transparencies, promotional materials, web-ready artwork, and other publication projects. This job requires working knowledge of publishing and graphic software packages, skill in creating visual materials and presentations, and knowledge of production components used for various types of printed materials.
Individual Responsibilities:
• Plans, prepares, and creates the design and publication of a wide variety of complex graphic artwork, including but not limited to brochures, newsletters, displays, charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, transparencies, promotional materials, and web pages
• Consults with clients and department staff requesting artwork, in the creation, planning and development of materials, illustrations, and publications incorporating graphic artwork
• Prepares digital files for printing web pages and web-based graphics, image collections, multimedia presentations, CD-ROM's or other electronic media
• Designs and layouts two to four colors and multi-page, presentations, publications, and reports for both print and the web
• Process completed artwork and layouts to develop print-ready specifications
• Designs, organizes and lays out the content of publications, recommends types styles, and makes suggestions to improve and clarify headline/body copy
• Maintains image library and graphic design, artwork, and publication archive
• Prepares detailed specifications and costs estimates for productions; ensures conformance to those specifications and costs
• Prepares detailed print specifications and costs estimates of productions; researches print costs to affirm estimates
• May review the work of staff assigned to assist with projects
• May design and prepare graphics for television studio settings
Time allocation:
Managing employees: 20%
Process Development/Management: 15%
Hands On Design: 65%
Qualifications:
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in graphic design or a related field
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in graphic art, design, and/or desktop publishing.
• Principles and techniques of graphic design and production and communication theory including a basic understanding of marketing and promotional concepts
• Applicable software programs including, but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, QuarkXPress, Page Maker, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and other software programs
• Basic copyright laws applicable to design work and creative properties
• Experience managing full development life cycle
Benefits:
• Full Medical and Dental
• 401 K plan
• Vacation /Holiday/Sick pay
- Compensation: $$ Competitive
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- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.