Society for Science: Temporary Graphic/Production Designer

Production Designer is needed in Washington, United States.

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Client: Society for Science

Location: Washington, DC

Contract: Temporary

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with editors and the SNMG design team to identify image needs for each story:

• Research and gather images for daily news coverage
• Obtain licensing and/or permissions for all images used
• Crop and edit visuals for sciencenews.org
• Create and edit graphics/diagrams/schematics using Science News styles
• Organize spreadsheet of all images used with credit and source
• Other assignments may include creating magazine pages using InDesign, preparing pages for print production, and compiling text-only versions of magazine issues

Qualifications

Job Specific

• Familiar with editorial and creative image sources and stock sites (experience or appreciation of science is a plus)
• Facility with managing image rights and licensing
• Knowledge of web optimization and useability practices
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Familiar with Slack, Google Sheets/Docs and Dropbox; experience with WordPress CMS is a plus.
• Able to communicate clearly and collaborate while working in a fast-paced daily news environment
• BA or BFA in graphic design, fine arts or related field, or equivalent experience
• Required qualifications for all Society positions
• Affinity for the mission of the Society for Science
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop rapport with colleagues and external clients

We know there are great candidates who may not fit into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If you cannot check off every job competency listed, we still encourage you to apply and describe how your experience and training make you a good addition to our team. And if you think we’re missing something that you could bring to the table, please apply, and tell us.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is an hourly position of up to 20 hours/week from 10 am to 2 pm ET Monday through Friday.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a College or University or four years of related experience