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Graphic Designer
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What they do
A Graphic Designer works with text and images to create design for printed material or web sites. Develops visual designs, such as a logo, that establish an identity or brand for an organization, business or campaign; uses design skills to improve the visual impact of advertising messages, reports, books or websites. May produce documents and printed materials using desktop publishing software and equipment. May work for a publishing company or provide printed business or marketing material for business clients.
$65,279 / year median in New York
-13% projected decline
Job Description
- Skilled in handling multiple tasks at once
- Capable of managing their time efficiently / highly organized
- Knowledgeable in graphic design
- Knowledgeable in athletics / sports is a plus (but not required)
- Willing to exceed job expectations
- Have a positive attitude
- Have an interest in graphic design in a production-oriented environment
- Work well under pressure / high paced environments Required Skills Proficient in Adobe Illustrator Detail oriented - paying special attention to spelling, colors, dimensions, and customer requests.
- Create proofs / logos that are used for production and customer approval Making sure artwork is ready for production / saved in the correct file format Answering emails and phone calls from sales pros / production team regarding order statuses, mockup and/or logo questions, production decorating issues.
- Reliable transportation is required