Graphic Designer

Location	Birmingham, AL
Travel	None
Job Category	Salaried, Full-Time
Department	Marketing
Supervisor	Senior Art Director

Qualifications:
Education: Degree in Graphic Design is preferred, however, extensive experience in graphic design and development of creative campaigns will be considered.

Experience: Graphic design experience with multi-faceted portfolio desired including print and web design. Other vital components of this job require experience envisioning and implementing creative strategies.


Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
• Illustration skills useful
• Confident and quick decision-making skills
• Ability to use Macintosh OS X
• Familiarity with software programs Quark X-press, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Word, Outlook Express, Entourage, Stuffit, and PowerPoint
• Good memory, observant, self-motivated, diligent, flexible, creative, knowledge of basic e-mail applications, and organized

Job Description:
The Graphic Designer will work on tasks similar to:

• 2-D design - ranging from one-color flyers to 4-color fold-out brochures also including signage for camp and trade shows
• 3-D design - such as 4-color video/DVD boxes with sleeves
• Web design
• Following the direction of the Senior Art Director in prioritizing projects
• Examine bluelines and other proofs of projects to which designer is working on
• Working with Senior Art Director and printers to ensure that any project is followed out to the specifications established
• Being available to work with the Resources Manager to design products
• Collecting and submitting finished projects in a timely fashion, according to deadlines set by the Senior Art Director