Graphic Design Production & Administrative Assistant
What kind of work will I be doing?
This job will require a balance of design work and administrative tasks. You will be involved in a wide variety of design projects and may increase involvement in projects over time depending on your skills and interests. Responsibilites will include...
Client Project Work
- print materials - revisions and new designs within established guidelines for a wide variety of print projects
- website revisions/updates
- work with print vendors and clients to coordinate estimates, deadlines, delivery and prepare/submit files for print
Administrative Work
- manage project tracking applications like Timefox / Basecamp and prepare weekly project status reports
- errands (post office, bank, office supplies, client/printer pick-up/delivery)
- answer phone and general emails
- digital asset management -- organize existing assets, and oversee ongoing maintenance
- client contact database establishment and management
- bookkeeping -- assist with invoicing & expense tracking
Marketing and design firm focused on serving the health and well-being of people and the planet seeks a graphic design production and administrative assistant. The successful candidate has basic graphic design skills and a strong interest in design, is super-organized, self-motivated, and enjoys handling administrative tasks such as client billing, digital asset management, and running errands. Located in the stunningly beautiful Columbia River Gorge, work environment is fun, flexible and focused on helping clients in the following industries: alternative energy, natural resource management, education, health & wellness, and sustainable tourism. Positive attitude, and down-to-earth personality is key. Full-time position with benefits, or part-time possible. Salary negotiable DOE.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 3 or 4 and strong interest/ability to improve skills
- Experience with HTML and CSS would be ideal
- Experience working in Mac environment a plus but not required
- Experience working with print vendors and prepress a plus
- Super-organized self-starter with experience in an office environment
- Comfortable interacting with clients and vendors -- friendly & cooperative personality
- Detail oriented and efficient
- Post-secondary education with formal training in Graphic Design a strong plus
To Apply
Interested candidates should apply with resume and cover letter to: bluemarble11@gmail.com by February 5th. Please put the job title in the subject line. In your cover letter please address the following:
- Your level of competency in Adobe Creative Suite,
- How this position fits into your overall career plans, and
- How your past experience has prepared you for this position.