What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER position at Journal Communications, Inc.?
We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team full time. Our ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, adaptable, creative thinker with equal parts innovation and execution. If you love editorial design and showcasing great places across the U.S., we might be the right place for you
About the Position
Design, layout and production for multiple print products, including lifestyle magazines, travel guides and marketing materials, as well as other miscellaneous print and digital pieces, working closely with our Art Director to ensure design work is up to company standards
Work with templates, styles, grids and other tools to create clean and consistent layouts
Work closely with the Photography team to plan the visual direction of the products, secure available and appropriate imagery, schedule photo shoots and traffic assets
Coordinate editorial changes with content team; make layout adjustments with great attention to detail
Support client relationships by ensuring execution of client needs and objectives
Create press-ready files for printing, according to vendor specifications
Complete tasks as assigned by Creative Director
About Us
We’re Journal Communications Inc. in Franklin, Tenn., with two main divisions – Livability Media and Farm Flavor Media.
Livability celebrates the best places to live, work and play in the U.S. We’re experts in telling stories around what makes communities special and we have special expertise in talent attraction, economic development and remote working. We work with communities, regions and states across the U.S., telling their stories on our digital and print platforms.
Farm Flavor Media is an agribusiness content company focusing on connecting the world, largely an audience generations removed from farming, with the importance of agriculture through interesting, engaging stories about the food we eat, the farm products we use and the farmers who make it all possible.
We offer:
Established industry reputation for high quality and content authority as a 30 year leader in travel, economic and community development, and agribusiness marketing communications
A flexible work style, including the opportunity to work primarily remote but in close proximity to our office (Franklin, TN)
An office hub designed specifically for a hybrid workforce
Full benefits offered, including health, vision, dental and 401(k) plan option
About You
1 year experience in Publication Design preferred
BFA in Graphic Design or related degree, certifications or experience
Strong typography, color theory and page composition skills
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Process-oriented and ability to take direction
Strong conceptual thinking
Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects
Knowledge of Adobe Creative – especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Bridge
Experience with illustration/infographics a plus
How to Apply
If you're interested in joining our creative team, apply here. A resume and cover letter are required – please upload in the same file. Include a link to your portfolio in your resume. Email Kim Holmberg, [email protected], with any questions.
Journal Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
