ART AND DESKTOP HEAD

Job Description

The Art Director works closely with the production team, designers, and artists to deliver visually attractive and creative design of instructional materials at all the stages of development, from conceptualization through design completion.

Job Requirements

A degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design or Multimedia Design
At least 10 years of combined production experience in print and digital formats
At least 5 years supervisory or management experience
Proficient in the creation of InDesign templates and cover designs
Working knowledge of 4-color printing and preparation of print-ready files, including PDFs
Proficient in Adobe InDesign CS programs (CS5 and CS6), as well as a thorough working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator , and Acrobat
Experience and/or knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javacript , preferred
Has the initiative and aptitude to quickly learn new software applications
Can lead assigned projects, creative and can independently produce original artwork
Knowledge of metadata and best practices for file /server organization
Capable of managing the team’s workload, meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
Above-average organization and communication skills and keen attention to details