Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Full-time, entry-level
The Frederick News-Post is looking for a creative person with a passion for publication design and print and digital advertising to join our marketing and events team.
Do you thrive in a production environment that calls for creativity while providing the satisfaction of checking off a to-do list every day and keeping the proverbial trains running? Then this full-time, entry-level designer position at The Frederick News-Post might be the job for you.
Responsibilities
• Think creatively to develop new design concepts and layouts.
• Work highly efficiently in a deadline-driven environment with managers, sales staff and customers.
• Design print and digital collateral and publications in Adobe Creative Cloud software, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat in a Mac OS production environment.
• Work as part of a team with graphic designers and newspaper advertising representatives.
Requirements:
• Demonstrable graphic design skills showing creativity, originality and versatility
• Up to date on industry software and technologies
• Able to communicate clearly with team members
• Able to multitask and work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Dependable and professional
• Able to work directly and effectively with customers
While a creative flair will be helpful, and we can train you on the principles of ad design, you should already know basic design principles. Hours are Monday through Friday, though some flexibility will be required.
No phone calls. You may also complete an application in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: 351 Ballenger Center Drive, Frederick, MD 21703.
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