Graphic Designer (Marble Falls)
Community newspaper is looking for a talented graphic designers with at least 2 years experience working in digital and print media. The right candidate will be diligent, creative, able to work within strict deadlines and able to communicate information clearly and effectively. Must possess the ability to create powerful, eye-catching designs under the pressure of ever-looming deadlines. Part-time (20 hours a week), may lead to full-time position.
The graphic designer we are looking for will possess the following skills:
- Magazine and newspaper layout design skills
- Print advertising layout design skills
- Ability to color correct for print media
- Strong typographic skills
- STRONG proofreading skills
- Ability to manage time well
- Knowledge of pre-press digital and technical specifications
- Strong work ethic, the ability to work with others and to perform well under pressure
- Able to follow instructions
- Web skills big plus, but not mandatory
Necessary requirements:
Working knowledge of
- MAC platform
- InDesign
- PhotoShop
- Illustrator
- Acrobat and Pre-Flight software
- Digital print media specs and requirements
- Flexible work schedule
Please provide a link to your online portfolio, If possible. In the reply, please place APPLICANT in the header. Thank you.
5 Feb 2010 at 9:31pm
Interaction Designer - SolarWinds (Austin )
Job Opportunity – Interaction Designer/UX Designer
SolarWinds
Summary: An opportunity to join SolarWinds as an interaction designer, where you will bring your innovation and creativity to creating an outstanding user experience on the SolarWinds website. In this role, you will be collaborating with the visual design team and web development team to provide web design that contributes to a better user experience, increased web conversions, and more transparent navigation.
Are you ready to work in a fast-paced environment where marketing success is considered critical to achieving the overall goals of the company? We are looking for someone who is experienced in designing and developing websites that offer up a great user experience, convert effectively, communicate clearly, support traffic acquisition strategies, and enhance brand awareness. Additionally, we are seeking a unique individual who has the ability to take a web process from wireframes through the visual design process, with attention to detail at each step. If you have this experience and are looking for an amazing opportunity to grow and flourish within a growing team environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Responsibilities:
• Design and develop user experiences for the SolarWinds website and other web properties
• Bring deep knowledge of design and usability principles to improving user engagement and conversion on web properties
• Create wireframes for user experiences and then apply visual design that adheres to SolarWinds branding guidelines
• Continually and quickly improve web experiences based on solid web metrics and user data
• Present visual comps to the web team and other departments in support of web projects and make modifications based on collaborative feedback
• Document interactive design strategies, best practices, web standards, and UI specifications
• Creatively implement strategies that improve conversion on SolarWinds web properties in support of lead generation goals
• Explore creative ways to enhance the effectiveness and conversion rates of online, web-based marketing campaigns and paid search traffic
• Leverage and integrate appropriate Web 2.0 technologies to drive awareness of SolarWinds and communicate effectively with our community
• Contribute out-of-the-box ideas and innovative concepts to help meet aggressive growth targets for lead generation and corporate awareness
• Execute quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking is an absolute must
• Collaborate successfully with web development, graphic designers, product marketing, product management, and marketing programs teams
• Perform project management to drive multiple projects to completion on schedule
Qualifications:
• 4+ years of experience developing highly transactional websites
• Expertise with Adobe Photoshop and wireframing tools
• Deep experience designing user experiences from the wireframe stage through the visual design stage
• Thorough understanding of Web standards and developing for multiple browsers on various platforms
• Skilled in designing and creating user experiences that produce high conversion rates and reduce site abandonment
• Passion for Web 2.0 technologies and creative implementation of these technologies
• Highly creative thinker who can participate in architecting, designing, and developing an innovative and extremely usable web experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where every individual makes a difference
• Detail-oriented, with excellent project management skills and the ability to successfully multi-task and manage several initiatives at one time
• An eye for perfection in all things web-related with the natural inclination to ensure that all materials on the web reflect excellence
• Energetic team player, who brings creativity to the table, but thrives in a collaborative environment where many people contribute to the overall success of projects
• Ability to incorporate constructive criticism into finished products, as well as to take high-level direction
• Established track record of consistent delivery and meeting or exceeding deadlines
• Must be able to provide samples of work that reflect your abilities
5 Feb 2010 at 2:00pm
Graphic Designer Needed For Screen Printing Company (183 & Lamar)
Company: Viatran Inc.
Job Title: Production Artist
Field: Apparel Industry
Pay: $12.00 and $14.00 per hour based on experience
Job Functions: Maintain Aesthetic of Company, Create artwork for licensed college apparel as well as custom designs for local accounts.
Please send a resume and portfolio.
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Create cohesive image based stories
•Archive/organize artwork history
•Ability to follow procedures for production work
•Conceptualize and design apparel for customers
•Oversight of press runs and production approvals
•Special projects as needed
•Output separations for screen-printing presses.
•Fast paced production - time management
Specific Skills
REQUIREMENTS:
•Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Freehand a must.
•Knowledge of Macintosh computers
•Capacity for rapid career growth
•Clear knowledge of target customer
•Excellent multi-tasking skills
•Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
•Proactive attitude
•Desire to handle significant responsibility from the onset
•Team-oriented with strong management skills and attention to detail
5 Feb 2010 at 10:16am
Senior Graphic Artist - Games
Senior Graphic Artist - Must be willing to relocate to SF Bay Area
DNA Games Inc is a hyper growth start up seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with emphasis on User-Interface design. Our mission is to deliver the most captive, viral, social and profitable games that connect people via rich social experiences online. We look to do this via superior game design and taking a quantitative approach to user engagement, play testing and user acquisition. The Company is well funded by Tier I venture firms Bain Capital Ventures and Battery Ventures and lead by several successful serial entrepreneurs and game designers of epic hits in the video game industry. We have an entrepreneurial environment that promotes creative game design built structured by a highly iterative optimization process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Graphic/User-Interface Designer position is responsible for building graphical user-interface designs for social games. Additional responsibilities include taking social gaming concepts and ideas and giving them visual form. Not only does the Graphic/UI Designer need to be an exceptional graphic designer, they need to be able to contribute to the game design process as both an expert in visualization best practices and as a source of inspired ideas. The Graphic/UI Designer needs to have a can-do attitude and be an outstanding problem solver when confronted with unique and challenging design concept problems. This position is ideal for the star player in a larger and less nimble organization to define the canvas “as it was meant to be” and of course; share in a bigger piece of the success that comes through significant ownership in the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create graphical user-interfaces for flash-based social games including HUD elements, icons, banners, and logos.
- Assist with designing game elements including avatars, characters, landscapes, buildings, in-game goods, etc
- Conceptualization and implementation of graphical art across multiple projects
- Create concept UI flowcharts, storyboards, and mockups of new games and features.
- Work closely with developers and engineers to build a product from inception to launch
- Be a vocal participant in the game conceptualization process with specific guidance on game dynamics and graphic functionality
- Provide support for out of game experiences such as product websites and advertising materials
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5+ years of professional experience as a computer graphic artist and UI designer
- 2D, 3D, traditional graphic design, and conceptual art production skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of user-interface design & flow, traditional graphic design layout and animated interface elements- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop & Illustrator, Flashor equivalents
- Ability to create in a variety of styles – must be able to design from cutesy cartoon style to realistic violent images
- A passion for games and social networking
- Excitement about working in a fast-paced cutting edge startup environment
- Work experience at a game production company
- Quick sketching and storyboarding experience
- Portfolio showing your best work with an emphasis on gaming examples and/or user-interface designs
CONTACT
If this job sounds like a fit, please send your resume and portfolio
4 Feb 2010 at 2:30pm
Artists/Graphic Designers/Students Wanted for Band merch
I am the merchandise manager for a band and am in need of designs. Upon approval, you will be paid $100 per completed design. I am open to any type of artwork/graphic design and obviously a younger crowd might be on the same page as me with the design. If you are proficient in Illustrator/Photoshop and have a few free hours to make a rad design and have it printed and sold at concerts, let me know. You may have already completed artwork that you would like to submit to me, or perhaps you are a student at UT/ACC and want to make some cash on the side. I am open to all submissions. Contact me at rcmerch@hotmail.com. You could become full time designer for a famous band, in which case the cash would go up. Let me know. Thanks.
4 Feb 2010 at 11:19am
Graphic Designer and Communications Assistant (Westlake Hills Presbyterian Ch...
This position assists in the design and execution of a wide range of multimedia projects from initial concepts to final production.
Requirements:
• Knowledge of graphic design, print layout and typefacing
• Proficient in the following software:
o Adobe Photoshop
o Adobe Illustrator
o Adobe InDesign
o Dreamweaver (with basic knowledge of HTML)
o Adobe After Effects a plus
o Flash a plus
o MS Office Suite
• Proficient in PC environment
• Knowledge of printing process
• Knowledge of social media platforms and how to integrate them into website
• Knowledge of video production and editing a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communications (written & verbal) skills
• Personal characteristics of integrity, vision, discernment, compassion, and humor
• A vibrant and maturing faith in Jesus Christ
Responsibilities:
• Conceptualize, design, and produce promotional materials such as flyers,
ads, brochures, logos, office signage, exhibits, and/or displays
• Help maintain and update website (www.whpc.org)
• Set up online registrations and manage web content
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure correct, high quality production
• Participate in critique and proofing process
• Serve as back up for producing weekly worship bulletins
• Assist with production and editing of short videos
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned consistent with the rationale for this position
4 Feb 2010 at 8:59am
Visual designer (contract) (Austin, TX)
We're looking for a contract Visual Designer with an eye for elegant interaction design. We're hoping you're fresh out of school or with a couple of years under your belt. We know you're out there. C'mon, talk to us. You know you wanna.
// What needs to be done?
A crap ton. Yes, that is a word we just made up. Or maybe we heard it on the street. While you might not find it in the Oxford English Dictionary, it does accurately describe the work ahead of us. Quite simply, it means "a lot".
The visual designer is an especially important role, because you will work with both our Brand and User Experience teams.
//What we're hoping we'll find in you.
A portfolio chock full of beautiful graphic interface work, and at least a smattering of stunning print work
The belief that design is as much about emotion, behavior and story-telling as it is about utility and ease of use
Real empathy and respect for your audience of end users
The ability to create layouts, color palettes, user interface elements, icons, prototypes and project documentation.
The tendency to look in unexpected places for inspirations
Curiosity and a quick sense of humor
Ideally, your humble beginnings are rooted in art school or graphic design or architecture. Then somewhere along the line you discovered fields like interaction design or human computer interaction and
thought, "hey, that's for me"
Expert proficiency in the tools of your trade. Pick your poison. We could list a bunch of software in which you should have expertise. But we don't care. Why? We'll take it for granted that as a seasoned visual designer, you're familiar with stuff like Photoshop and Illustrator and Visio or Omnigraffle. We're not focused on the methods, just the end result. And the end result should effectively communicate your designs in interesting ways to the developers building our software, so they can grasp your intentions and build them.
Self-motivation, good communication, comfort with both following direction *and* change. The only constant is that things change (and change often). You need to be comfortable with that.
Does this sound like you? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
//Who are we?
We are a new, ninja-like team within a huge organization here in Austin. We're operating like a start up (so, lots of opportunity for growth) and represent like an agency (so, an enormous amount of project variety -- from PCs to mobile, flash to android). More on that once we hear from you.
Hope to talk to you soon.
28 Jan 2010 at 8:45am
Graphic Designer/Production Artist (Georgetown)
Job Title: Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Small, fast paced print company is looking for a talented production artist/graphic designer available for immediate hire to join our production oriented team. Applicants must have a positive attitude, passion for design, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This individual will work closely with the production department and graphics team to produce graphic and print materials including logos, brochures, books, flyers, stationary, forms, tickets, etc.
This is a terrific opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that is consistently growing. You should have strong production skills as represented in your work history, be highly organized with attention to detail, and possess excellent communication skills.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE ON A KONICA 6500/500 DIGITAL PRODUCTION MACHINE, OR ON A MACHINE OF EQUIVALENCE. APPLICANTS LACKING THIS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND NEED NOT APPLY.
Requirements:
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design
2+ years work experience as a designer
2+ years work experience in production
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Strong proficiency in CorelDraw X3
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint)
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Advanced experience in PC based software
Responsive to addressing multiple needs and prioritizing work efforts
Ability to learn quickly & problem solve
Team-oriented
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work to gip02@sbcglobal.net. Position expected to be filled immediately.
20 Jan 2010 at 9:04am
Graphic Designer/Art Director (Georgetown, TX)
Full-service advertising agency is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer/Art Director with design experience in websites, email campaigns, brand identities, multi-page document layout and print productions.
· BS in Design (Art, Computer graphics, etc.)
· Formal background / training in graphic design
· 3-5 years of hands on experience, Excellent written and Verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting ideas to clients
· Excellent knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (Dreamweaver a plus)
· Strong visual design skills (layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory, patterns) and a fanatical attention to detail
· Strong knowledge of branding and identity.
· Design and layout of multi-page documents
· Design and layout of websites and e-campaigns
· Understanding of HTML/CSS and Web 2.0 principles (a plus)
· Ability to translate business and brand goals into innovative, meaningful and differentiated experiences
· Work well in a deadline driven environment
· Must be able to provide a design portfolio for our team to review
18 Jan 2010 at 3:56pm
Graphic Design Internship (North Austin)
BuildASign.com is seeking a motivated, savvy, and very creative graphic design intern. You will assist in many areas of the creative department, including web, print, and production design. This is a singular opportunity to get hands-on commercial design experience.
The graphic design intern will:
• Assist in creating visual assets for web and email marketing projects
• Review existing sign design templates for print-readiness and create new designed templates for a variety of audiences.
• Help create creative team documentation, including production graphics guidelines and web style guide.
• Conduct research and competitive analysis for creative team and participate in user experience brainstorming sessions.
• Contribute to various web, print, and video projects.
This is a part time, flexible, project-based internship. It is a hands on position that has the potential for growing responsibility. Design, advertising, or computer science students with an eye for web design preferred.
Requirements:
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Adobe creative suite.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS is preferred but not required
• Undergraduate or Masters students as well as graduates welcome to apply.
What we’re like:
• Fast growing, self-funded, stable and profitable young company in Austin
• Disruptors in our industry- innovation and creativity are our mainstays
• Hard-working and fun-loving
Compensation:
This internship is unpaid. However there is opportunity for paid work as well as a full-time position with complete benefits after the initial 3-6 months depending on your work.
Perks:
• Design mentoring
• Free lunch every Thursday
• Free t-shirts
• Free breakfast tacos, snacks, and drinks
• Company parties and events
• Creative team departmental outings
• Seeing your work immediately impact company success
• Opportunity to learn about highly successful ecommerce startup business
To Apply:
Submit your resume along with samples of your work to the "Graphic Design Intern" post on our website- www.buildasign.com/careers
11 Jan 2010 at 3:53pm
Publisher Seeking Graphic Designer (Austin, TX)
If you're a creative, well-rounded, experienced designer, Greenleaf Book Group may be looking for you. We need an intelligent team player with excellent communication skills and an interest in book design to fill the vital role of designer, printer liaison, and client advisor on design issues. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in working with a fun team of award-winning designers in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Greenleaf Book Group is a publisher and distributor that specializes in the development of independent authors and the growth of small presses. They have represented more than 1000 titles since 1997, including national bestsellers.
Responsibilities:
• Create compelling, content-appropriate and market-appropriate designs for book covers and interior book pages
• Work closely with printer reps to prepare and submit files to their specifications
• Advise clients on design options and guide them through the decision-making process
• Work with the design and production teams to improve the quality and efficiency of service to clients
• Create some marketing collateral, such as print and online ads
Requirements:
• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and other software commonly used in the book production industry
• Experience preparing print materials for press
• Amazing attention to detail
• An openness to constructive criticism of design work, and a willingness to work with a team of people on design concepts
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• 3–5 years work experience
• The ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• The ability to troubleshoot and work independently
11 Jan 2010 at 7:10am
graphic design
