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Designer, Graphic
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Hartford, CT, United States
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Designer, Graphic - Courant Community
Conceptualize and execute attractive and effective designs, illustrations and/or graphics, under moderate supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design and execute complete news and features graphics, in a timely fashion, using good graphic arts and typography skills.
• Use InDesign, Photoshop, Flash and Newsgate CCI publication software to prepare paginated pages, art, process color, and designs with type, illustrations, maps and charts.
• Work with other news professionals and production department staff to ensure quality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of printing requirements.
• Perform other artistic and technical duties to assist in meeting department and Courant goals.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• College graphics courses.
• Graphic design experience or a combination of both (preferably four-year college degree in fine arts).
• At least one year prior publishing experience, preferably at a newspaper.
• Ability to handle assignments or requests for graphics and design work through the regular generation of ideas and finished work.
• Knowledge of the printing process and application of typography.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through words, graphics, typography, use of color, layout and design.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge/experience with Macintosh computers utilizing InDesign, Flash, Newsgate CCI and Photoshop programs.
• Care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Maintain and update templates, fonts and programs.
Hartford Courant Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.