The Planet Group
Production Designer Job at The Planet Group in New York
The Planet Group, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Overview
Location: Hybrid in New York (Mon-Thurs on-site)
Base Salary: $85,000-$90,000 depending on experience
The Planet Group's New York based law firm is seeking a Direct-Hire Production Designer to join their team.
Production Designer Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on design and production work for corporate collateral using the full suite of Adobe software, as well as Word, PPT, Visio and new media.
- Collaborates with a diverse group of department clients on design objectives, adapting communication style accordingly and demonstrating understanding of project scope including purpose, components, target audience, medium, stakeholders and turnaround time.
- Works effectively as part of a team towards meeting design, production and operational goals as directed by the Sr. Graphics Manager.
Production Designer Qualifications
- Hands-on experience across media: print, web and evolving new media in a PC environment.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of both traditional and digital print production requirements, and ability to interface with printing professionals.
- Expertise in technical file requirements of new media (web, e-mail, interactive) and ability to interact with IT.
- Expert proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks.
- Expert proficiency in PowerPoint, Visio and Word.
- Availability for evening and weekend overtime work.
- Excellent communication (oral, written and visual) and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in CSS, HTML and Action Scripts/ J Query, Java Script preferred.
- Proficiency in video editing/production and relevant software (After Effects, Final Cut, etc.) preferred.
- Studio-quality portrait-retouching skills preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in advertising design, graphic design, visual design or communications design preferred.
Employment Details
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries: Staffing and Recruiting