Part-Time Page Designer

Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

With limited supervision, produces quality page designs, using photos, graphics and illustrations; coordinates with news editors to design sections; meets assigned deadlines; maintains working knowledge of newspaper design and other journalistic trends; performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Produces quality page designs including photos, graphics and illustrations; studies layouts, sketches of proposed layouts, and related materials to become familiar with assignment. Based on journalistic and artistic background determines style, technique, and approach best suited to produce desired effect, and to conform with reproduction requirements, specifically as they relate to news front pages and inside display.

Coordinates with news editors to design sections — works closely with editors to best display current news on a daily basis. Ability to change directions quickly.

Meets assigned deadlines — works under pressure with quality and speed, in conformance with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette design and editorial style.

Maintains working knowledge of newspaper design and other journalistic trends — stays knowledgeable of changes in newspaper design and changing technical developments in computer assisted design capabilities.

Good attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:                   

Ability to get along well with others while operating in a structured, high-stress environment

Knowledge of journalistic and newspaper design procedures and techniques

Knowledge of Apple computers

Knowledge and understanding of newsroom procedures and operations

Knowledge of or ability to learn various production systems

Skill demonstrated in typography and color

Skill in computer operation, particularly design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with other workers

Ability to be self starter and to work closely, under pressure, with others

Ability to keep abreast of emerging newspaper and computer-assisted design techniques and capabilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:           

Education: College degree with major/minor combination (either grouping) of Journalism and Art design is desired. Demonstrated ability and portfolio may be considered in lieu of college degree.

Experience: Newspaper design experience. Specific experience with newspaper design programs.

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and pdf samples of three pages you've designed to Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Managing Editor Stacy Hawkins at shawkins@adgnewsroom.com. The subject line of your email should read: Page Designer.