What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Type Network?
An opportunity for a starting designer in the Texas Big Bend, working for Roger Black, a well-known editorial designer (Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, the first MSNB.com, etc.
Inquiries accepted from potential interns, trainees, as well as for starting designers. Term: Flexible, starting at six months. Anyone who would like to take a good look at the last 50 years of media design . . . and apply it to important new projects.
Location: Near Marathon, Texas, which is near Alpine and Marfa. The studio is located in an AIA-award-winning building near the high-desert Housetop Mountains.
The job will cover a variety of duties:
- Typographer: Digital and print projects for Type Network.
- News page designer (print and web): Working on live and future designs.
- Book production designer: 500-page memoir. Scanning, retouching, page layout, print production. With web version.
- Admin: Personal assistance for shipping and mail, office management
Start date: 1 July 2025.
Compensation: On contract or on salary (with health insurance). ~$30,000/year, including nearby housing. Will need a sturdy vehicle.
Experience needed:
- Published original design work--digital and/or print
- Working knowledge of typography
- Understanding of the history of graphic design
If interested, please send an introductory message, and include a link to your resume and portfolio.
Salary : $30,000