Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create graphic design according to the guidelines in order to achieve desired results
• Work with senior staff to manage and deliver graphic projects within established timelines
• Participate in a variety of graphic projects from concept to completion
• Understand design requirements and produce graphic work accordingly
• Work in collaboration with the graphic designer or other staff for technical guidance
• Use various technologies and mediums to produce the best graphic works
• Change and review the work of senior colleagues as instructed
• Remain updated with new technologies, theories, practices, and techniques related to graphic design
• Report to the senior management periodically about the status of the project
• Perform related duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of graphic designing, layout, and creative visual elements
• Creative and artistic in skillfully producing a variety of graphic art work in several forms
• Knowledge of interactive technologies to create new ways of combining software and graphic packages
• Ability to understand and use a variety of design software and digital media tools to produce graphic work
• Ability to plan, coordinate, organize and supervise multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently or with teams
• Ability to deliver projects within deadline

Qualifications

Any candidate applying for the position of a creative design specialist must have an equivalent combination of education and experience in graphics, fine art, or a related field.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of software programs including, but not limited to:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
• Basic design, printing standards, and technologies

Additional Information

Pay: $15/hr

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