Responsible for designing and developing marketing collateral from concept to final output. Produce electronic layouts from client’s verbal, written and supplied source material using appropriate Macintosh software.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent in education and related experience.

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EXPERIENCE:

·        5 - 8 years in-depth experience in a creative environment on Macintosh platform with emphasis on concept and design.

SKILLS:

·        A proven high degree of conceptualization and typography skills.

·        Strong print design/production skills.

·        In-depth knowledge of Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, and other publishing software.

·        In-depth knowledge of Macintosh O/S and knowledge of PC O/S.

·        Solid understanding of single to multi-color print production.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting required deadlines.

·        4D or similar database experience.

·        Ability to problem-solve daily technical issues.

·        Ability to identify and distinguish color.

·        Ability to accurately proofread and spell.

·        Reading, writing and comprehension skills.

·        On-press proof approval experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Design and produce marketing collateral from initial concept to final output.

·        Create, develop and update electronic art files for brochures, installation instructions, data sheets, labels, and other marketing and sales support materials.

·        Retouch, composite and/or enhance photographs and line art to meet design objectives.

·        Assist designers/freelancers with illustration support.

·        Interface with customers and co-workers to determine design and project objectives.

·        Coordinate and attend photography sessions to produce photos for design projects.

·        Interface with printing vendors to review job specifications and to provide clarification on electronic preparation, color specification and related graphics.

·        Responsible for performing press proof approval and on-press customer approval of printed material.

·        Prepare materials for translation into requested languages and manage process with vendor and field checkers.

·        Proof final output against initial requirements to check for accuracy and consistency.

·        Perform weekly file organization and maintenance on assigned work station and archives.

·        Create job tickets, track, and update jobs using 4D Database.

·        Respond to daily art requests by supplying art and support to customers.

·        Remain current with emerging Macintosh platform trends, software and hardware.

·        Abide by department/corporate standards, based on established processes and standards.

Individuals wishing to respond to this job listing should submit a resume including cover letter and sample of your work in MS Word format.