Graphic/Layout Designer

Graphic/Layout Designer’s Job Description:

FEAST is Seeking a Part-time Graphic/Layout Designer.  The Ideal candidate understands editorial design and has a passion for homeschooling.  The candidate should also have the ability to effectively communicate with a team, keep reasonable deadlines, and have a working knowledge of InDesign.  Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus. 

Graphic/Layout Designer Responsibilities:

Graphic/Layout artist needs to perform a number of tasks, duties, and responsibilities for the various projects they may work on. Below is a list of some of these, but not limited to:

• Interface clients and/or staff to find out the requirements for their projects
  Develop concepts that are creative and innovative
• Design sample layouts by applying information related to the layout principles and procedures
• Select applicable font and size, and copy that style and size for the material that is to be illustrated
• Make use of computers to create concept graphics and layouts for numerous products
• Manage an archive of photographs and images, which can be used for the company’s websites
• Make the required changes if a client and/or editing team approves the suggestion made, and assist in assembling the final layout
• Responsible for developing, structuring, and laying out various components as per customers’ expectations
• Responsible for assessing visual aspects, such as color, type-face, position, and formatting, to be sure that the text and images appear in a visually enticing pattern
• May assist in the creation of templates that will be used by junior artists

Graphic/Layout Designer Requirements:

• The individual desiring to succeed in this field must be able to think creatively and make use of innovative concepts to create original and attractive materials
• He/she must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• He/she must be able to pay strong attention to detail and have knowledge of the publication industry.
• He/she must have the desire to update him/herself with the design trends and must be able to juggle tasks and prioritize them based on urgency levels.
• Adobe InDesign is a must as this is the format in which the newsletter is created.
• Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus