Art and Desktop Head

The Art Director works closely with the production team, designers, and artists to deliver visually attractive and creative design of instructional materials at all the stages of development, from conceptualization through design completion.

• A degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design or Multimedia Design
• At least 10 years of combined production experience in print and digital formats
• At least 5 years supervisory or management experience
• Proficient in the creation of InDesign templates and cover designs
• Working knowledge of 4-color printing and preparation of print-ready files, including PDFs
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign CS programs (CS5 and CS6), as well as a thorough working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator , and Acrobat
• Experience and/or knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javacript , preferred
• Has the initiative and aptitude to quickly learn new software applications
• Can lead assigned projects, creative and can independently produce original artwork
• Knowledge of metadata and best practices for file /server organization
• Capable of managing the team’s workload, meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Above-average organization and communication skills and keen attention to details