Graphic Designer

Quality Quick Print • Aberdeen, SD

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This creative position is responsible for the conceptual design and creation of images, logos, and printed materials. The job also involves typesetting at various levels and making changes to materials already created but in need of updating. Limited pre-press work is performed in conjunction with the design duties. Consideration must be given to the customer’s budget, design taste, time, and ultimate use of the product.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of graphic arts processes and equipment, as well as the offset printing process.
• Extensive creative design & layout skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the software used to perform the duties of the job (esp. QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Pagemaker and InDesign).
• Excellent typing skills.
• Basic skills in traditional layout, cut & paste, and page marrying.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and care for accuracy.
• Must be able to carry out multi-task projects simultaneously.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual design and layout of images, logos, and materials for printing.
• Perform basic typesetting and layout of materials for printing.
• Perform traditional layout, cut & paste, and page marrying of materials for printing.
• Perform preliminary proof reading of all outgoing materials designed in the department.
• Perform routine systems and file maintenance in accordance with guidelines set by the department manager.
• Archive all jobs.
• Advise and assist the department manager in developing and administering department operational procedures and policies.
• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and department goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree