STUDENT GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATION SPECIALIST

Assists faculty and staff with graphics and illustration projects. May be required to:

• Assist in the creation and design of materials for use in journals, newsletters, brochures, leaflets, posters, advertising, web visuals, and other publications in keeping with client budget and needs
• Utilize photographs, illustrations, multiple overlay, various types, and 4-color designs, to create page layouts, logos, illustrations, and match prints for commercial offset printing
• Prepare rough sketches, final sketches, charts, and 3-D graphics, web graphics, and other original art work
• Complete illustrations in pen, ink, or utilizing applications such as Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (may specialize in a particular content area/ format)
• Layout multiple pages utilizing computer applications (e.g., InDesign, DreamWeaver, Flash)
• Assist in printer operation for finished jobs
• Work with faculty and students on graphic design and illustration questions
• Research and review marketing trends
• Work with clients, writers, editors, commercial printers, and production staff on projects
• Recommend solutions to design problems and present recommendations to clients
• Assist in the training of other student employees
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required

Requirements:

• Previous graphics and illustration experience in a similar position
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision
• Customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in project-driven, team environment
• Good working knowledge of page layout and related computer-based design applications (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash)