Location: San Francisco, CA | Posted under GD on January 13, 2012
Company Information:
Small creative software company is currently seeking a graphic design assistant to work 20 hours
a week (Monday - Thursday 10am-3pm) in our Orinda office. This position will require 80% graphic assistant work and design; 20% administrative tasks.
Job Description
Our ideal candidate will need to proficiently perform production work in sizing required artwork
into various template applications, layout new templates in Word®, Publisher®, and Pages®,
create web ready graphics, answer sales and technical calls, professionally typset and customize
existing programs, update blog websites, prepare short reports as required, write short articles,
perform computer file/folder organization, create new design program backgrounds, create new
website designs as instructed and perform other administrative duties as required.
- Compensation: $12.00 per hour
- This is a part-time job; ongoing contract position.
Requirements
- Graphic Design experience demonstrated in a strong portfolio
- Some web experience, working knowledge of html and CSS (a plus)
- Working knowledge of FileMaker Pro (a plus)
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe CS5 Suite
- Excellent computer skills and proficient in a MAC OSX environment
- A passion and eye for creative design work that conforms to the current style of our
existing template product line
- Working knowledge of Apple iWork Pages®
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher®
- Working knowledge of Microsoft WORD®
- Promptness & reliability a must
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Pleasant speaking voice & positive attitude
- Maturity & a consistently pleasant demeanor
- Conscientious and prompt in meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to produce high quality work with an attention to detail within a short timeframe
and deadline