Graphic Designer

Overview Graphic Designer position located in Jackson, MS. Duration: 12 months. Responsibilities Design documents, flyers, infographics, conference programs, social media graphics, and other communication materials. Understand project needs and desired formats, including final publication (printed hard copy, digital version, epub, etc.). Collaborate with The Office of Early Childhood Education to schedule projects to meet timelines, budget constraints, and the agency communications plan. Set parameters for print production and work with vendors to ensure final production quality. Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications. Select type size and style to enhance readability of text and images. Use appropriate colors and layouts for each project. Produce drafts for review by The Office of Early Childhood Education and revise based on feedback. Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and follow agency brand guidelines and style sheets. Experience / Qualifications 7 to 9 years’ experience. Required Skills / Experience Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Proficient in Microsoft Office A strong portfolio of graphic design projects, including print layouts (flyers, programs, posters, postcards, reports, advertisements), logos, and illustrations Provide skills/experience that would be helpful but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc. Experience creating print layouts in Microsoft Word to allow for future editing by client #J-18808-Ljbffr Accord Technologies Inc