Graphic Designer - Part Time
Saint Anselm College
Work 18 hours per week under the direction of Director
of Publications. Assist in the design and production of
catalogs, booklets, and promotional materials such as flyers,
ads, brochures, signage, exhibits, and/or displays consistent
with the college image and brand, and in support of college
admission, fundraising, marketing and other college initiatives.
You will collaborate closely with faculty, staff and others
to in order to achieve department goals. Determine size,
selection, arrangement and adaptations of required illustrative
material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange
layout based upon available space and aesthetic design concepts
in line with client needs. Applying desktop publishing skills,
layout and typography skills, as well as an understanding
of design, font, color and other design elements, you will
create and produce clean, effective designs, working continuously
with the client(s) to present ideas and proofs and making
modifications as appropriate in order to assure the end
product meets the highest of quality standards along with
specifications, requirements and deadlines. You will also
serves as a liaison between the client, printers and others
to coordinate the printing production process to ensure
quality and timeliness. You will communicate printing and
other reproduction specifications, inspect proofs for accuracy,
and work with the Director of Publications to recommend
printers, illustrators, photographers, and other contractors
as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design (or related
field), plus 3-5 years of design/production experience
at a fast-paced agency, design firm or in-house design
setting.
- Thorough knowledge of and proficiency with desktop publishing
software (Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator,
Windows XP and general system maintenance).
- Demonstrated ability for innovation in both design and
process, using a range of media, methods and equipment;
clear understanding of essentials of layout and design,
keen eye for font, color and other design elements, knowledge
of current design and illustration trends.
- Knowledge of print and/or reproduction specifications,
processes and techniques.
- Able to manage multiple projects in a high volume, fast-paced
environment; able to adapt to changing requirements/schedules
while meeting deadlines; strong time management/prioritizing
skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with
a collaborative and flexible work style; ability to interpret
user graphic requirements and to communicate well with
non-designers.
- Able to follow instruction; must work well both independently
and effectively in a team environment.
- Rigorous attention to detail and overall commitment
to quality.
Applicants must include 3 samples of work; those selected
for an interview will be required to present a portfolio
at the time of interview.
Human Resources
Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Manchester, NH 03102-1310
(603) 641-7020
Resumes and letters of interest may be mailed to the address
shown above or e-mailed as Microsoft Word attachments to
hr@anselm.edu.
2/24/2010
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