Thursday, June 05, 2008

Graphic Designer in NEW YORK, NY

Thursday, June 05, 2008
Graphic Designer (mid-to-high-level designer)

Reports To
Creative Director

Position Summary/Purpose
The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualization and design of solutions from concept to completion. Candidate should have strong management skills and understanding of layout, typography and color theory. Position requires internal and external client presentations and constant interaction with other functional departments (e.g. Marketing, Communications and Community Relations).
Experience: Primary Responsibilities

Design and production of final mechanicals for creative services requests (e.g. logos, web banners, collateral print materials, advertising, multi-media, etc.)
Provide support to creative services department, especially in art direction, production, file preparation and other pre-production tasks
Design and production of web-specific graphics (e.g. banners, ads, flash pop-up ads, etc.)
Minimum Requirements
Skills/Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of basic design concepts and techniques.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc.
Ability to supervise print work with illustrators and photographers.
Deadline management.
Ability to multi-task by properly dividing time among several projects at one time.
Experience/Education:
Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in production and pre-press procedures; preferably in sports or event marketing
Experience in web-specific graphics and software.
Experience supervising junior designers and/or production staff.
Other:
Schedule flexibility.
Manage meetings and presentations.
Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
Team player.
Portfolio
Book preferred and or PDF samples

Please only apply if you have the required experience. Interest in the sporting industry is a highly desired.

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

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