Description:
Located in the Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology (CGS_SB), and reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Graphic Designer will assist with the design, development, and creation of content needed for various aspects within the Center. The CGS_SB is a vibrant and fast-paced community where the administration supports and contributes to extraordinary scientific initiatives.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports the development and publication of work through design of print, graphic or digital deliverables in scientific journals and doctoral dissertations.
- Designs and creates computer-based, web-based or multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animation and/or content.
- Contributes to brainstorming and development of design content.
- Utilizes design principles, industry best practices and current trends using emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Flash and other equivalents.
- Prepares illustrations, rough sketches or mockups of materials, discussing them with the team leader before proceeding into the final phase.
- Solicits and analyzes feedback to increase effectiveness of design.
- Supports departmental staff in the following applications: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 2007+ and with preparing presentations.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Art or Fine Arts.
- Experience with, or an understanding of, the scientific publication process such as formatting layouts of illustrations and preparing final illustrations to scientific journal specifications.
- Experience in Publication Design, Brand Identity, Illustrations.
- Experience with Web Design.
- Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver, etc.
- Proficient in the Microsoft suite of applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Proficient working with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
- Excellent analytical skills, creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Highly effective communication and time-management skills.
- Can reliably and consistently function in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.