Graphic Designer I
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Description: Solstice Advertising, LLC is presently looking of Graphic Designer I right now, this job will be reside in Alaska. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Graphic Designer I fulfills approved design work and complete internal production requirements, either with traditional mechanical, or by use of computer layout/illustration/pre-press software.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Completes all digital artwork/layouts assigned by the art director or team.
- Produces all artwork according to the team specifications; works with the team and assigned
concept via computer layout/illustration/pre-press technique.
- Generates proofs for review by supervisor, assigned art director, account service personnel,
- In conjunction with supervisor, orders all digital output when needed, and works with vendors
computer; orders camera-ready materials, type output or other outside purchases not supplied
by creative to complete assigned projects.
- Confirms all production deadlines with art directo! r and/or Client Insights executive.
- Reviews all work ! for errors/omissions with assigned art director prior to turning in work for
- Makes all requested changes/corrections promptly and correctly.
- Maintains working knowledge of pertinent software and peripherals needed to complete work.
- May be asked to assist in preparing digital images for use by the interactive design department
- Additional duties as assigned.
This position has no supervisory positions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Education and/or Experience : High School Diploma or GED. B.A. or B.S. in Graphic Design,
experience. Knowledge of Adobe CS6 suite. One to three years experience in graphic design,
Ability to coordinate with internal and external groups. Experience with photography, video
production and illustration is highly desirable. Written communication skills a must.
Knowledge of production processes, including but not limited to the ability to use current
software programs to create digital artwork that meets pre-press requirements. Knowledge/skills
required for this position includes typography, type specification, photo cropping/sizing, image
manipulation, digital illustration skills, digital and print color specification, etc. Experience in
advertising art production, with a working knowledge of printing techniques and requirements,
inks, papers, digital pre-press, and typography/font management is desirable. Some knowledge
of interactive/web image! requirements for preparing simple images and icons for interactive/web!
applications is desirable.
- Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers,
interpret bar graphs.
- Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to type 45 words
word processing software. S/he must be expert in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign,
Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash & Fireworks and other industry design and production
software. Microsoft ! packages preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving â€" Identifies and resolves legal issues in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes
situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Client Service â€" Manages difficult or emotional client issues; responds promptly to client needs;
- Interpersonal Skills â€" Effectively able to function as in-house attorney in resolving conflicts and
control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication â€" Speaks clearl! y and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
- Written Communication â€" Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar;
- Legal Judgment â€" Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate legal
- making process; makes timely decisions.
- Motivation â€" Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes
- Planning/Organizing â€" Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for
- Professionalism â€" Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats
- Quality â€" Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote
- Quantity â€" Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase
- Safety and Security â€" Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action
- Adaptability â€" Works well with Alaska Native corporation and personnel, sensitive to and able to
- Attendance/Punctuality â€" Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
- Dependability â€" Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for
- Initiative â€" Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Innovation â€" Generates suggestions for improving work; presents ideas and information in a
tasks; develops realistic action plan! s.
responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with
frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this j! ob.
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Calista Corporation, its subsidiaries and joint ve! ntures give preference in all phases of employment and advancement oppo! rtunities to Calista Corporation shareholders, shareholder spouses and descendants, provided they are qualified. The preference is over all other non-shareholder candidates with the same qualifications.
In all other respects, Calista’s policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, Calista’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
It is Solstice’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
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