Graphic Designer Wanted - Burrell Communications

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.