Description: Graphic Designer

****NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO TYPE SET**********

Graphic Designer Job Purpose: Prepares visual presentations for magazines, trade journals, and various other projects, such as simple websites, stand-alone brochures, ad creative.

Graphic Designer Job Duties:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.

• Plans concept by studying information and materials.

• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.

• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.

• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Work closely with clients and provide wonderful customer service.

Skills/Qualifications: Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Desktop Publishing Tools, Acute Vision, Handles Rejection.

Required software and skill level
Adobe Illustrator – High
Adobe InDesign – Expert
Adobe Photoshop – High
Adobe Dreamweaver (or coding websites) – High
Adobe Acrobat – High
Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate

Contact: Thomas Bybee
Email: thomas@thenewslinkgroup.com

Email: Thomas@thenewlinkgroup.com

Please include: Resume (if you have a custom graphic heavy resume please include a text-only copy as well), portfolio/website, a short and long term career goal summary, and a reference sheet.