What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Production Artist position at Safari Club International?
Position: Graphic Production Artist
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm; some weekend and evenings required
Location: San Antonio, TX; in office only, no remote work available – some travel required
Department: Publications
Who We Are
https://www.safariclub.org/
For over 50 years, Safari Club International (SCI) has been the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide.
SCI is unique in the scope of our ability to defend and advance our freedom to hunt. SCI is the only hunting rights organization with a Washington, D.C. based national and international advocacy team and an all-species focus. SCI also mobilizes more than 150 chapters and affiliate networks representing millions of hunters around the world. The conservation projects of SCI’s sister organization, SCI Foundation (SCIF), support research, wildlife management, conservation projects, and rural community leadership in North America, Africa, and Central Asia. In addition, SCI’s Annual Hunters’ Convention is the world’s ultimate sportsmen’s market that celebrates our freedom to hunt with the world’s premier outfitters, hunting celebrities, and more.
Summary
This position is responsible for the production of graphic materials and the design of publications like newspapers or/and magazines.
Provides technical support and pre-flighting for publications if required.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
Responsibilities
- Develops, designs and lays out creative editorial concepts for newspapers and magazines, in-house, and client ads and print collateral. Verifies critical elements and makes corrections, as needed. Adheres to deadlines, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborates with ad representatives or client on file preparation. Tests client PDFs and native files and notifies ad-coordinator or client of results. Edits files if necessary. Converts native application documents into print-ready PDFs
- Scans and corrects digital images. Archives projects for filing in library. Helps maintain digital library of photos and/or ads.
- Collects and converts files and submits to web editor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Attends meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events as appropriate.
Qualifications
- This position requires a High School Diploma and two years of experience in Newspapers and magazines, graphic design, art production or a related area.
- An associate’s degree in graphic design or similar study and additional experience in a related area is preferred.
- Must possess knowledge of design, layout, color, and pre-press processes.
- Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Must also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Apple workstations.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Benefits
Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary: https://safariclub.org/careers/
