Position Details
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Working Title: Graphic Design Production Assistant
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20/hr
Position Number :12JCR07
Work Schedule :Varies, depending on project.
Department 120101 - College of Design
Department Design Lab for K-12 Education
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties
The Design Lab for K-12 Education is hiring a temporary, part-time Graphic Design Production Assistant for summer education programs. The Graphic Design Production Assistant will complete projects as needed for Design Camp. In the spring, job duties include preparing marketing materials, signage, and other documents using the existing Design Camp brand. During the camp season, the Graphic Design Production assistant will handle in-house and contract production jobs, and complete graphic design projects as needed. The Graphic Design Production Assistant will be responsible for completing projects on schedule and working within project budgets. The Graphic Design Production Assistant is expected to keep organized, digitally packaged project files, and back them up regularly.Minimum Experience/Education
Qualifications and Experience:
● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Macintosh Operating System, Microsoft Office, (Excel expertise preferred)
● Experience merging information from database to a layout
● Excellent personal and digital organization and communication skills
● Ability to work quickly and within an existing brand
● Portfolio, resume, and letter of interest required (For student applicants we also require two letters of recommendation)
Departmental Required Skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Willingness work on a project-by-project basis
Some proofreading and editing is required.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Experience doing production work and working with professional printers a plus.
3–5 years experience producing graphic materials preferred.
Graphic Design degree a plus.
Required License or Certification :N/A
Special Instructions
Professional reference list should ideally include 2 – 3 persons familiar with applicant’s design work.
Portfolio submission is required. Submit portfolio materials by including a live link within your application or resume to your website or flickr account.
Questions can be sent to julia_rice@ncsu.edu
Projects to be completed during assignment to include:
Creating a graphic for the 2014 Design Camp theme
Producing durable way finding signage for Design Camp
Updating the Design Camp Informational Poster
Creating name tags for Design Camp
Laying out and printing group posters for Design Camp
Creating posters and hand-outs for Design Camp Activities
Producing staff recognition acknowledgements
Creating T-Shirt and Bag Graphics
Job Open Date 02/11/2014
Must Be Open Until 02/18/2014
Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? : No
AA/EOE
AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.
Application Materials Required
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for References
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
