Graphic Design Assistant

Description

Job Title: Graphic Design Assistant

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reports To: Director of Marking & Communications (dotted line to Graphic Designer) 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Annual Part Time 

Pay Tier: 5

Compensation: $400.00 weekly totaling $1,600.00 monthly

Desired Start Date: January 27, 2025 

SUMMARY 

Under the general direction of the director of marketing & communications, the graphic design assistant supports the graphic designer in the production and layout of digital assets and printed collateral for all departments of the theater, including the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA program. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Under the supervision of the graphic designer, maintain visual branding guidelines, ensuring the consistent and proper use of the organization’s logo and other elements of the company’s visual identity 
• Develop/maintain templates to facilitate brand alignment across the organization 
• Layout of existing assets in social media, flyers, inserts, brochures, print and digital advertisements, study guides, tickets, buttons, special event displays, merchandise, and signage 
• Occasional creation of original key art for the education department, Brown/Trinity Rep MFA productions and programming 
• Occasional creation of sub-branding for EDIA, community engagement, and development initiatives (e.g. Femme Night, Veteran Voices, and Providence Pride)  
• Retouch, resize, crop, and otherwise manipulate photos for use on the website, emails, videos, and in social media 
• This role averages a workload that is equivalent to 15-20 hours per week
• Other duties as assigned   

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of three years of experience in graphic design and illustration, branding and digital content management (or equivalent). Strong aesthetic sense and knowledge of layout, typography, color, branding, and print production. Familiar with critique processes, and comfortable with holding space for open dialogue around produced work. Excellent attention to detail. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to maintain focus on identified priorities, develop strategies, manage multiple tasks at once, and keep track of and meet deadlines and goals. 

Language Skills:  

Ability to handle vendor interactions in person, in writing, or on the telephone. Ability to effectively communicate with internal clients (colleagues or managers) about design direction, project status, timelines, and budgets. Familiarity with common graphic design terminology (leading, tracking, kerning, etc.). 

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with both Adobe InDesign and Illustrator required. Experience with or ability to learn other Adobe software products required, particularly Photoshop and Acrobat. Knowledge of Mac and Windows operating systems, word processing, email, and internet software. Asana experience optional but preferred. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to sit or stand in a stationary position for up to 90 percent of the time 
• Must be able to regularly move about inside office spaces to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Must have the physical ability to regularly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (printer, scanner, copier) 
• Must be able to exchange information, discuss, express oneself and communicate in a clear and tactful manner

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This position has the ability to work remotely, with infrequent work time required in an open office setting. The noise level in the office environment ranges from low to high 
• Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams
• Trinity Rep is on an active and ongoing journey to be anti-racist organization, advancing antiracist policies and practices, and fostering and sustaining a culture that values community, social justice, and equity

Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep’s commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/antiracism.

ABOUT TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY 

Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater company, Trinity Rep has created unparalleled professional theater for and with its community since its founding in 1963. Trinity Rep is committed to reinventing the public square and inspiring dialogue by creating emotionally-stimulating productions and innovative education programs for all ages and abilities. Whether classical or contemporary, all of Trinity Rep’s productions connect audiences with the play and each other in meaningful and sometimes surprising ways. Its annual production of A Christmas Carol has brought families together for 40 years and made memories for over a million audience members. Trinity Rep shapes the future of the nation’s theater through the development and production of new plays, as well as the tuition-free Brown University/Trinity Rep MFA program – one of the leading programs for actor and director training in the world. 

Trinity Rep strives to facilitate human connection through its commitment to forming meaningful community partnerships, creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, delivering exceptional customer service, and connecting patrons with its resident company of artists. Trinity Rep has resolved to place antiracism at the center of its work, and has embarked on a robust planning process to develop and implement a bold new vision for theater making, education, and community engagement, founded on the principles of genuine equity and antiracism. 

Located in downtown Providence, Trinity Rep has long been a driving force behind the creativity that fuels and defines the region. Typically employing over 250 artists, educators, and administrators, the organization generates nearly $21 million in direct and indirect economic activity annually. It is one of 76 theaters nationwide with membership in LORT (the League of Resident Theaters), the organization representing America’s leading professional theater companies.
 

Learn more at www.trinityrep.com/about/. 

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY   

Ranked #1 in Travel Leisure Magazine’s 2014 America’s Favorite Cities Survey, praised by Architectural Digest as “The country’s best small city,” and named America’s Coolest City by GQ Magazine in 2015, Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States and the third-largest city in the New England region after Boston and Worcester. Providence has a city population of 189,563 and is part of the Providence metropolitan area. Rhode Island itself has an estimated population of 1,093,734. The region is considered part of the Greater Boston combined statistical area, the sixth largest in the country, with over eight million residents.   

Once nicknamed the “Beehive of Industry,” Providence has rebranded itself as the “Creative Capital” to emphasize its educational resources (Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, and Johnson & Wales University) and arts community. Over the last twenty years, much of Providence has undergone a true civic renaissance, as political leaders and residents have propelled the city into an exciting place to work and live. City streets are packed with boutiques, hotels, renovated lofts, excellent restaurants, and art spaces.   

In addition to being the home of Trinity Repertory Company, Providence has a remarkable arts and culture community that includes nationally renowned community arts center, AS220; the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra; RISD Museum; Providence Athenaeum; Festival Ballet; and WaterFire. Providence is also home to several performing arts centers such as the Veterans Memorial Auditorium and the Providence Performing Arts Center, as well as a number of smaller theaters. The city’s music scene, centered on artist-run spaces, is well known in underground music circles.   

The restaurant scene in Providence is second to none and a source of immense pride for residents, as the city has been consistently recognized as a top city for food. Because of Rhode Island’s proximity to the ocean, many restaurants, grocery stores, and farmer’s markets boast food sourced from the state itself, giving real meaning to the phrase “farm-to-table” dining. From bakeries and coffee shops to bars and food trucks, there is no shortage of fun, excellent, cutting-edge dining in the city.  

Salary : $20,800