General Purpose of Job:  
The Senior Graphic Designer should be skilled in production and design, understand Quad's capabilities, follow industry standards, and collaborate with clients to manage project flow and deadlines. They will be responsible for the concepting of creative direction for building layouts at the concept stage through final file distribution. 

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Design and propose creative elements for visual purposes in client media collateral 
•    Create layout comps, rough and presentation material as requested 
•    Attend client meetings and present creative materials and ideas 
•    Electronically build, create and assemble various print projects in accordance with agency and client specifications. This includes, but not limited to data entry and type   setting, image manipulation, art creation or modification 
•    Propose creative concept elements for potential and new projects 
•    Prepare client proofs for approval 
•    Possess knowledge of POS and store signage 
•    Make corrections and modifications to client proofs as requested 
•    Assist in project and/or client customer service needs This includes direct communications with the client 
•    Have the ability to develop and execute a project from concept to print 
•    Mentor Graphic Designers and Production Personnel to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of the team, including but not limited to hard skill improvement and work habits 
•    Work closely with design team as well as client’s marketing groups to collaborate on creative direction  
•    Preflight and release final art files to printer efficiently and accurately  
•    Perform other responsibilities, as they are developed/defined 

Job Requirements:  
Education: 4-year college education or equivalent in Graphic Design
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Mac Operator and Graphic Artist 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•    Ability to demonstrate competency in layout sketching and typography in a portfolio 
•    Demonstrates proficiency utilizing InDesign and the remainder of the Adobe Creative Software Suite (Illustrator®, Photoshop®, Acrobat®)other Graphic Design Software: Font Management Systems, familiarity with HTML a plus 
•    Accuracy in page building  
•    Demonstrates the ability to perform well and remain organized under pressure and tight deadlines 
•    Knowledge of printing, prepress, digital output. 
•    Preflight and packaging of files necessary. 
•    General advertising, marketing, media, TV and radio terminology and processes 
•    Knowledge of the web, internet, and ftp technology 
•    Knowledge of POS and store signage 
•    Intermediate knowledge of visual design process and visual design principles 
•    Familiarity with digital proofing systems (Network and Online) 
•    Previous experience concepting design layouts and revisions according to client expectations 
•    A strong eye for design and page composition and layout  
•    Excellent problem-solving, communication and organizational skills  
•    Extremely detail-oriented  

Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $80,000-95,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. 

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