Jr Graphic Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES
Compile content (text, imagery, graphics, charts, graphs, tables) from several sources into a new document with as much consistency as possible.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner with internal clients to determine project parameters, present ideas, and shepherd a project from inception to completion.
Creative, effective use of Microsoft Office (version 2003, 2007 and/or 2010) applications for the production of client deliverables from short letters and summaries to 100+ page RFP responses.
Document Production/Office Support is expected to bring creativity and out of the box thinking to bear on deliverable creation.
Make appropriate recommendations for enhancements of content.
Assist with special projects and assignments as necessary.
Due to time constraints and special projects, the position may be asked to communicate directly with a client.
The position is required to produce deliverables including printing and binding

SKILLS:

MINIMUM SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Desire for continuing professional growth, and acquisition of new skills and expertise to meet the challenges of a competitive marketplace.
Excellent proofreading (spelling, grammar, style) and graphic design principles to produce a standardized, quality, error-free product.
Required, working knowledge of core Creative Cloud applications in a production environment, to create images and graphics for use as covers and illustrative graphics, to be imported into Office and/or other Creative Cloud applications, creation and production of RFP responses, other client deliverables, and internal communication.
Proficient keyboarding skills transcribing written, and/or verbal notes to electronic form.
Comfortable working under deadline pressure, and able to work overtime, on sometimes short notice, to meet deadlines.
Required to have experience in using several software packages, including: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access (basic knowledge), Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator -Minimum of 1-2 years of experience, InDesign, Flash, Font Knowledge, Video conversation knowledge, Commercial print knowledge (basic)
Graphic design experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience