Graphic Designer - Jewish Press

Essential Job Functions

• Design and format layouts for printed publications, ensuring visual consistency, readability, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to incorporate text, images, and other design elements effectively.
• Ensure layouts meet printing specifications and standards.
• Create engaging advertisements for clients, aligned with their branding and marketing objectives.
• Work closely with the sales team and clients to understand ad requirements and deliver revisions as needed.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of ad templates for recurring clients.
• Work closely with writers, editors, and other designers to ensure cohesive design output.
• Present design concepts and ideas to clients and internal teams.
• Maintain open communication to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Proof designs for accuracy, ensuring all content aligns with brand and client specifications.
• Optimize files for print production and digital formats.
• Ensure brand messages are consistent.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.

Position Requirements

• Attend staff meetings.
• 5 years of experience in graphic design, with a focus on publication layout and ad creation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience with pre-press production and file preparation for printing.
• Strong typography, layout, and color theory skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment as physically required—including but not limited to moving supplies and office furniture etc.
• Physical stamina – must be able to bend, kneel, and squat as required to maintain files and records, etc.
• Must be able to sit at a desk in an office environment at least 80% of the work shift. Ability to walk and standing intermittently for the remaining 20% of the assigned work day.
• Work is mainly performed in a weather controlled, air conditioned/heated facility. Facility is well lit and has minimal obstacles.
• Position uses typical office environment apparatus including computer, printer, fax machine and copier.

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