Junior Graphic Designer

ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Graphic Designer to work 15-20 hours week with onsite training in Brookfield, WI and the remotely. The Designer will generate PowerPoint presentations and design and prepare artwork for educational communications, promotional brochures and other graphic projects following good design principles, efficient document handling and company branding guidelines.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreate and edit presentations using PowerPoint or similar software programs for print and digital distribution. Manipulate design and layout of materials to optimize educational experience.Build visually appealing fliers, brochures and structured documents, including catalogs and directories, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, with efficient use of style sheets and prepare print- ready or digitally-published files.Apply sound design and typography principles to all work, including leading, kerning, adherence to grid and eye-flow.Exercise good judgment in prioritizing work, noting deadlines and other circumstances.Maintain excellent communication regarding individual job status and expectations with impacted departments/individuals, ensuring a smooth workflow. Incorporate feedback and revisions into designs.Develop creative and original concepts and ideas for assigned tasks.Maintain and keep the Graphics Department samples and paperwork up to date.Required Education/ Experience:A Bachelor's degree and/or technical degree in Graphic Design, or similar field is required.A minimum of 1 year relevant and successful experience; this can include internships.Experience designing for web-based mediums is a plus.Must be proficient with both PC and Mac platforms.Possess a good understanding of page layout and design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) on a Macintosh platform, and experience with PC-based PowerPoint or similar programs.Skilled in PowerPoint presentation design skillsMinimum Qualifications/Skills:Demonstrates excellent design prowess.Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established processes.Exhibits the ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Thrives in a team-oriented setting, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proactively executes tasks with minimal supervision.Possesses working knowledge of graphic design including proficiency in quality typography, visual branding, offset printing processes and prepress requirements.Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to other software applications as required.