KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and produce page layouts that promote the client’s brand and sales objectives

• Work with brand standards and guidelines

• Collaborate with account manager and copywriters

• Work with pagination and product mix to develop page layouts and final page production

• Produce four-color and black and white page versions

• Prepare final files for print and digital production

• Work efficiently through high volumes, meeting tight deadlines within established budgets

• Attend new project turnovers and weekly production meetings as part of client’s creative team

• Propose creative concept elements for potential and new projects

• Create layout comps, rough and presentation materials as requested

• Maintain accuracy in page building and error-free documents

• Make corrections and modifications to Client proofs as requested

• Prepare Client proofs for approval

• Learn job tracking system and assist in managing projects

• Demonstrate the ability to perform well and remain organized under tight deadlines

• Assist in project and/or client customer needs

• Act as liaison between Client and prepress

• Assist in finding efficiencies for the department

• Stay current on graphic trends through continued education, trade shows, seminars, special courses, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

• Experience Mac Operator

• Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions
• Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Acrobat
• Knowledge of the Windows platform
• Experience with data-driven page production
• Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery
• Network, Internet, Email communication systems
• General understanding and knowledge of e-marketing vehicles and specifications.
• General advertising, marketing and media terminology and processes
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language