Production and Graphic Design Assistant

This position provides production and design support during for our digital signage solution at multiple campuses in the metroplex. The position will oversee the production process (layout, review, mock-ups) of design projects on deadline and provide design support for print and web-based communications. Dependability, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are all considered to be vital to employment.

Essential Functions

• Provides on-going production and design support.
• Oversees production process of design projects on deadline
• Maintains relationships with all print, paper, and pre-press vendors, including bids, purchase orders, and quality and cost analysis.
• Flows in copy and designs typography for existing monthly and quarterly templates, including flyers, posters, and various other printed pieces.
• Works with the Senior Editor to make corrections/revisions and gain approval on all projects, including digital proofs and bluelines.
• Provides design support to the District Marketing Manager as needed.
• Performs photo research, photo editing, and creates clipping-paths of images.
• Develops and creates graphics for website, digital menu boards, dynamic signage, and HTML e-mails.
• Completes projects on time, within established budgets, and maintains quality standards.
• Works evenings and weekends as needed or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 1-2 years production and graphic design experience.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite: In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat, and Microsoft Office; experience in HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash and PC platform a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of offset printing, digital printing, and press checks.
• Excellent production art skills, including scheduling, workflow, revisions/corrections, light design, scanning, creating mock-ups, creating pre-press-ready mechanicals and design files.
• Accurate typing/keyboarding skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skills in typography, color and composition.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain organized in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work with the public and co-workers professionally and tactfully.

How To Apply:

Email resumes to Legia.Abato@sodexo.com.