Sr. Technical Graphics Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Technical/Graphics Specialist provides advanced document processing services and general support, creating a variety of documents and materials using advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and other firm supported software. The person in this role should be certified in a variety of firm software applications and have proficiency with a variety of graphic design and marketing programs.

Responsibilities include using design software to create various marketing and other firm-branded materials; designing and implementing on-line promotional projects and on-line media; creating templates in various programs for use by marketing and other departments; creating and assembling client pitch materials; and assisting with more difficult and complex production assignments.

Starting Salary - up to $75,000/year +

The hours are 1pm to 10pm (CST)

Hybrid Schedule - 2 days remote per week

Direct-Hire - Immediate benefits + stability

Top Skills Desired (Not all needed)

• High proficiency with QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver, Adobe CS 5 (or higher), including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects and Premiere
• Proficiency with several of the following software programs: AIA, Kanguru Burner Tower, Epson Print CD, OJOSoft Video Converter, Olympus Transcribing Software, DocXtools, Expert, OmniPage 14, Visio, document production tracking software programs, Adobe, and ChangePro.
• Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience working in a graphic design environment
• Degree in Graphic Design preferred
• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) and ability to implement design solutions across Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with macro development and document shortcuts
• Microsoft Word expertise should include the ability to troubleshoot non-standard documents, prepare tables of contents, prepare tables of authorities, set up and run mail merges, and create labels and badges
• Microsoft Excel expertise should include setting up spreadsheets, writing standard and complex formulas, complex formatting and setting printing parameters
• Microsoft PowerPoint expertise should include formatting PowerPoint presentations using templates and standards, analyzing and resolving PowerPoint issues
• Adobe Acrobat expertise should include converting documents to PDF, preparing CDs (create links between index and other files, prepare CD labels and jewel case covers and burn CDs); creating fill-able PDF forms, revising PDF documents, and preparing redactions of PDFs
• Accurate and proficient typing skills (minimum of 75 words per minute preferred)
• Ability to anticipate issues and opportunities and address them with limited to no supervision
• Ability to analyze tasks in order to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Flexibility to handle any tasks that are needed, maintain a flexible work schedule and work overtime as needed