Founded in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the University's mission is to make high quality post-secondary education achievable for motivated working adults. Strayer has become one of the most respected adult-focused universities in America and a leading provider of online education. With a plan to grow nationwide eventually, the University provides undergraduate and graduate education to more than 44,000 adult students on 70 campuses in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
Production Artist/FT/Northern, VA Area
Strayer University's Marketing team has an exciting opportunity for a creative forward-thinking individual to join the Corporate Marketing team located the Washington, DC/Northern, VA Metro Area.
The Production Artist will have the opportunity to further Strayer's brand and creative strategy by creating complex graphics and files for print and assisting the team with the maintenance of software and hardware for Mac computers. Please note this is not a Graphic/Media/Web Designer position.
On an ongoing basis, this position is responsible for:
- Creating electronic layouts and executing concepts based on design guidance and graphics for advertising, presentations and collateral.
- Performing retouching/manipulation of images ensuring that projects are created to specification and suitable for releasing to vendors for production.
- Creating internal and external presentations using PowerPoint to include static images, video and music and generating electronic forms using Acrobat, Word and Excel.
- Correcting electronic files based on feedback, updates image library, including photos and logos and archives materials.
- Setting up and maintaining equipment, to include computers, servers, color printers, scanners and other devices.
- Assisting in developing systemic solutions to project management and production challenges, such as increasing efficiency, acts as liaison to Information Technology department, and selects software and hardware
- Assisting in developing systemic solutions to project management and production challenges, such as increasing efficiency.
To perform this job successfully, qualified candidates will possess:
- 3-4 years of experience as a Production Artist and a four-year degree in graphic design, fine arts, marketing, or advertising or other related field experience.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously to timely and accurate completion.
- Visual and conceptual problem solving skills, including the ability to produce a variety of solutions to any given problem, both independently and within a team setting.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office and the ability to successfully troubleshoot Mac computer systems
- Knowledge of the printing process and experience at press checks.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
- A strong production and technology (Mac) background is strongly preferred. Experience with HTML and Flash and web publishing experience is a plus.
We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 90% tuition discount, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are seeking a growing organization, and the opportunity to exercise your creativity to meet the changing needs of a dynamic company, come join our team today by emailing your resume and letter of interest, including salary requirements to: productioncoord@yahoo.com Please indicate the position title "Production Artist" in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please. EOE
