Thursday, December 13, 2007

Layout Artist - in White Plains, NY

Thursday, December 13, 2007
A great company is looking for an individual with strong layout and design skills, strong technical skills and creative problem solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines as indicated and to follow directions as given. Flexible team player with strong organization and communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy a must. Expertise in QuarkXPress and Photoshop mandatory. Knowledge of Freehand and/or Illustrator a plus.

10% misc 20% eps 70% page layout.







ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:



1. Must be able to develop/create the most practical page layouts based on:

Follow a pagination for item placement on pages

Images in proportion to each other on a given spread

Following spec sheets and checklists



2. Manipulate computer generated images using digital imaging software to develop 1, 2 and 3 dimensional images for inclusion in the catalogs.



3. Following spec sheets & checklists for standards as provided and suggest changes & updates when necessary to accommodate new product and current industry trends.



4. Maintain and organize all files of projects worked on that are stored on the file server and work closely with Digital Archivist on the archiving and retrieval of files.



5. Understanding of four-color printing process and have experience designing according to printing restrictions/limitations.


Experience: call for details, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here