What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist position at Community Impact?
Description
Position Summary: A Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist is responsible for creating high-quality, accurate, and creative artwork promptly that meets the needs of clients and fulfills their editorial responsibilities. Editorial production includes laying out pages and creating infographics, charts, and maps to supplement the editorial stories that are creative, easy to understand, and tell the story visually. Advertising production includes working closely with the sales staff to create, modify, and update advertisements in time to meet monthly advertising deadlines.
NOTE: While our office location is in New Braunfels , this role will cover updates for New Braunfels, San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, and Northeast San Antonio.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related coursework
Able to work three days on-site at our New Braunfels office and two days of telework.
At least one (1) year of prior experience in graphic design
Proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or Google equivalents)
Experience creating ads, infographics, charts and/or maps
Experience with file preparation for CMYK output
Ability to pass the Company’s graphic design test
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to learn industry-specific software, including Content Management Systems and Font Management software
Familiarity working within corporate design guidelines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Relationship To Other Positions
Reports directly to the Product Manager
Supports mentoring and training new Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist when necessary
Responsibilities Of a Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist
Lay out newspaper using Adobe InDesign, utilizing other Adobe programs as needed, while following company’s design guidelines, processes and procedures
Maintain an awareness of current design trends and a working knowledge of the latest industry software
Commit to the highest level of accuracy and quality to complete all design responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, meeting established deadlines
Collaborate with reporters and editors to gain further insight and understanding of stories
Analyze and interpret news to create accurate and original graphics, charts and maps that visually support and supplement editorial stories
Meet editorial deadlines for daily production, proofing and final output
Prepare and save online paper archives and editorial graphics as requested to meet web deadlines at the end of each month’s production
Serve as backup to the Advertising Specialist & Editorial Specialist as needed to collaborate with the sales team to produce timely and effective advertisements that meet the needs of clients, ensuring the client has adequate time for review and approval
Ensure that all in-paper advertisements and graphics are properly prepared for 4-color press output and all web advertisements are properly prepared in the correct digital format
Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Product Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to the primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact's efforts generally
Must adhere to company policies and procedures
Why Join Community Impact
Base Salary: $46,500
Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually
Paid Holidays: 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development
Position Summary: A Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist is responsible for creating high-quality, accurate, and creative artwork promptly that meets the needs of clients and fulfills their editorial responsibilities. Editorial production includes laying out pages and creating infographics, charts, and maps to supplement the editorial stories that are creative, easy to understand, and tell the story visually. Advertising production includes working closely with the sales staff to create, modify, and update advertisements in time to meet monthly advertising deadlines.
NOTE: While our office location is in New Braunfels , this role will cover updates for New Braunfels, San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, and Northeast San Antonio.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related coursework
Able to work three days on-site at our New Braunfels office and two days of telework.
At least one (1) year of prior experience in graphic design
Proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or Google equivalents)
Experience creating ads, infographics, charts and/or maps
Experience with file preparation for CMYK output
Ability to pass the Company’s graphic design test
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to learn industry-specific software, including Content Management Systems and Font Management software
Familiarity working within corporate design guidelines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Relationship To Other Positions
Reports directly to the Product Manager
Supports mentoring and training new Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist when necessary
Responsibilities Of a Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist
Lay out newspaper using Adobe InDesign, utilizing other Adobe programs as needed, while following company’s design guidelines, processes and procedures
Maintain an awareness of current design trends and a working knowledge of the latest industry software
Commit to the highest level of accuracy and quality to complete all design responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, meeting established deadlines
Collaborate with reporters and editors to gain further insight and understanding of stories
Analyze and interpret news to create accurate and original graphics, charts and maps that visually support and supplement editorial stories
Meet editorial deadlines for daily production, proofing and final output
Prepare and save online paper archives and editorial graphics as requested to meet web deadlines at the end of each month’s production
Serve as backup to the Advertising Specialist & Editorial Specialist as needed to collaborate with the sales team to produce timely and effective advertisements that meet the needs of clients, ensuring the client has adequate time for review and approval
Ensure that all in-paper advertisements and graphics are properly prepared for 4-color press output and all web advertisements are properly prepared in the correct digital format
Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Product Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to the primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact's efforts generally
Must adhere to company policies and procedures
Why Join Community Impact
Base Salary: $46,500
Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually
Paid Holidays: 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development
Salary : $46,500
