Graphic Artist
Job Description
Job Title:
Graphic Artist
Department:
Studio
Reports To:
Studio Director
Company: Burrell Communications
Summary
Implements and
executes studio services
Responsibilities
•Performs studio
skills within each individual project's parameters
•Interacts with
studio clients
•Maintains
timesheets and project budgets
•Complies to quality
standards for the team as set forth by the department
•Works with
supervisor to foster innovative solutions
•Builds
relationship at appropriate client/vender level
•Works closely
with upper management to identify and suggest solutions to problems
•Keeps abreast of
current trends and the latest technological advances
•Helps to elevate
department's role in the whole advertising process
• Assists in
printing of presentation materials including Wide Format
Tasks
•Attains feedback
and collaborates with others
•Provides input
on Concept Estimates
•Works with Art
Director to generate mechanicals and revised mechanicals
• Designs media
in a wide variety of styles that correspond to the clients needs.
•Tracks personal
time toward individual project budgets
•Adheres to
schedules
•Keeps
supervisors advised of status and changes of all projects
•Be conscientious
of costs to ensure that studio work stays within budget
•Participates in
weekly departmental staff meetings
•Keeps supervisor
apprised of the status of work
Qualifications
•At least 5 years
studio experience or equivalent knowledge base
•Computer skills
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, illustrator; Keynote, Microsoft
Office 365, HTML5 a plus but not required
•Knowledge of
current graphics software
•Knowledge of
traditional graphic skills
•Must be fiscally
responsible
•Excellent
communication skills, both written and oral
•Team player
•Strong problem
solving skills and detail oriented
COMMUNICATION ABILITY
Ability to read
and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively
present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,
clients and other employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a several concrete
variables in standardized situations.
TO APPLY
Please email resume and link to your website to Lindsay Sandbothe, Career Services Coordinator at LSandbothe@aaart.edu.
