Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Design/layout support for the Bulletin: Provides creative concepts and layouts for articles to be featured in the magazine; creates visually appealing digital assets and/or infographics as assigned; sizes and converts photos; coordinates ad placement; assists senior graphic designer with other tasks as assigned.
- Production support for the Bulletin: Works with senior designer to ensure that all copy smoothly moves through the production process and the magazine is printed and delivered on time; reviews and makes changes at each production stage; manages distribution lists; prepares files for print.
- Bulletin online production: sets up web pages for online version of the magazine via Umbraco; places images and articles; performs "go live" tasks each month.
- Works on various design projects from other divisions, collaborating with the senior designer and internal teams to create captivating visual concepts and content; maintains the ACS brand's visual identity, ensuring consistent and appealing designs across all platforms.
- Assists with the photography schedule and subsequent photo gallery from the ACS Clinical Congress.
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
- At least 2-4+ years of similar or related experience is required. Proficiency in, and strong working knowledge of, industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign). A solid understanding of typography, color theory, and composition. Familiarity with print and digital production processes; knowledge of prepress procedures, file formats, and the ability to optimize graphics for different platforms. Motivation to stay updated on emerging design trends and tools.
- Photography skills, and an interest in the healthcare/medical field, are a plus.