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Graphic Designer in L.A.
by John Bruther
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Jul 31, 2009 at 7:00:33 pm |
Position Overview:
A business solutions company in Los Angeles is searching for a top notch Full time Graphic Designer with Flash skills.
Job Summary
The graphic designer and production artist will assist with a large variety of print and online collateral and other projects. We are looking for someone with a solid design background, a keen creative eye, and proven layout and production skills for both print and Web-based content. The designer/production artist will work across teams and must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
Strong writing and copy-editing skills will be a plus when applying for this position. Candidates that can show proficiency for layout and design, combined with an ability to evaluate message and write content will be preferred. Work generally requires three years graphic arts or related experience to acquire knowledge of and skill in design and layout methods and techniques. Experience in proposal or other time-critical schedule-driven publishing operations is required. Qualified candidates will be asked to present a portfolio of work and references.
Responsibilities:
Proficient in the following: programs: Adobe Flash CS4, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks).
Use Web authoring tools and a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML.
Layout print collateral according to new and existing templates.
Design and create new logos, print and online marketing collateral.
Conceptualize and contribute ideas for print ads and campaigns.
Assist with all aspects of event planning, including design and layout of invitations and pre- and post-event mailers, trade-show booth design, and event handouts.
Prepare design layouts, specifications and mechanicals for books, journals, posters, booklets, brochures and other printed and graphic materials.
Meet with internal clients as needed to develop design concepts, gather information, discuss alternatives, gain approval and review publications.
Collaborate on and contribute ideas and feedback regarding user interface design.
Provide company-wide support to ensure all outgoing information has approved look-and-feel and properly branded messaging.
Perform a variety of duties involved in the design and layout of printed and graphic materials; perform routine and complex duties in the preparation of printing specifications.
Qualifications: BA in graphic design or related field with at least 3 years of related work experience.
Portfolio of work including Web and print materials.
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills; ability to work well in a team.
Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task.
Knowledge of or experience with best practices in web user-interface design.
Not an Agency. Please Email your resume to this address: itcareers@patriotllc.com. No agencies please.
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