Graphic Designer

Date Posted: 8/8/2008

Requested Online Materials: PDF Samples (or web link) & Resume

Contact: Joe Nemeth/Art Director
TRIAD Communications, Inc.
2006 Fourth Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-3210
Email: joe.nemeth@triadadv.com

Graphic Design Description: We are looking for a candidate who will help our firm continue to thrive with their energy, creativity and experience. A great deal of creativity is expected and innovative ideas are necessary to help achieve the firm’s goals and objectives.

Essential Functions of a Graphic Designer: Passion, energy and inspiration fuel the conceptualization, design and production of world-class creative solutions at TRIAD Communications. While ultimately responsible for the fate and outcome of each project and client experience, a Graphic Designer works in tandem with a team of highly talented individuals.

Qualifications
• Expert at conceptualizing and designing world-class creative solutions for corporate identity, collateral materials, advertising, direct mail, etc.
• Experience in consulting and managing projects and client accounts
• Excellent conceptual, typographic, design, layout, and production skills
• Working knowledge of web design/development
• Experience with art directing photography (on location or in studio), illustration and other freelance artists
• Video production knowledge a plus
• Illustration, photography and/or copy writing skills a plus

Requirements
• B.A. in graphic design or equivalent experience; at least 2-5 years work experience in design firm or related company.
• Fluency in OSX; Adobe Illustrator CS, Photoshop CS, InDesign, Acrobat 6.0; Quark XPress 6.0; Freehand; Dreamweaver (a plus)
• Exposure to all aspects of design, esp. typography, color, materials, printing, and packaging
• High level of commitment and team spirit
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and efficiently, independently meeting deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment, with periodic crunches for deadlines
• Must be intelligent, calm under pressure, exceedingly well organized, able to handle multiple projects and tasks at the same time, detail oriented, with strong work ethic, personal investment, integrity, and sense of humor (a must!)
• Must be able to SPELL CHECK!!!

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well.