[Hidden-tech] Wanted: Part Time Graphic Designer

[Feldman, Lynne]

Location: Amherst, MA or your studio

Hours per week: approx. 20

Terms: Consulting basis

Experience required: 3-5 years freelance professional graphic design
experience in both print and web

Description:  A graphic designer is responsible for creating design
solutions which have a high visual impact. Working in tandem with the
Marketing team, design assistance is required for a huge variety of
products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines,
posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, collateral, corporate
communications and corporate identity (e.g. giving organisations a visual
'brand').

 The designer is tasked with developing creative ideas and concepts that
execute on a brief for a particular project, and choosing the appropriate
media and style to meet the client's objectives.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software
and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Typical work activities

Graphic design at CAIA may involve managing more than one design project at
a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the needs of
the tactic. Typical activities include:

   - meeting to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;
   - interpreting business needs and developing a concept to suit their
   purpose;
   - estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes
   for clients;
   - developing design briefs by gathering information and data through
   research;
   - thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
   - using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of
   cost and time;
   - presenting finalized ideas and concepts and revising based on feedback;
   - working with a wide range of media, including photography and
   computer-aided design (CAD);
   - proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
   - contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
   - demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
   - working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print;
   - keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media (particularly
   design programs such as QuarkXPress, InDesign, FreeHand, Illustrator,
   Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver, Drupal, JAVA, Flash,
   Final Cut);
   - developing interactive design informed by usability and web best
   practices;
   - commissioning illustrators and photographers;
   - working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers,
   stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers
   and marketing specialists.

Relevant experience in subjects including those that involve visual arts.

   - graphic design;
   - illustration;
   - 3D design;
   - fine art;
   - visual art;
   - photography;
   - film/television/video
   - communication design
   - Social Media

Apart from technical and drawing skills, candidates need to show evidence
of the following:

   - passion, enthusiasm and creative flair;
   - a flexible approach when working in a team;
   - good presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell ideas
   to clients and colleagues;
   - time management skills and the ability to cope with several projects
   at a time;
   - accuracy and attention to detail;
   - being open to feedback and willing to make changes to your designs;
   - effective networking skills to build contacts;
   - Basic skills such as web and print page balance and design.

Please send resumes and samples to lfeldman at caia.org.
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