Opportunity Center is hiring: Graphic Artist in Anniston

JOB TITLE:                         GRAPHIC ARTIST

LOCATION:                       OPPORTUNITY CENTER- EASTERSEALS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a high school or equivalent.  Certification in graphic design or at least 5 years’ experience graphic design in a similar print facility experience.  This individual will use the computer to complete customer requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The Graphic Artist will be responsible for the production of high-quality artwork, including design, layout, and proofing of artwork for both printed and digital marketing.
2. Work with customers to define and design print art to meet their needs and specifications.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
4. Work with Print Shop Manager to help set orders for a productive work flow.
5. Follow through with printers to ensure clarity of design work, quality control and to meet deadline schedule.
6. Communicate revisions, progress of production, and completion information to customer and print shop manager.
7. Assist with client support as needed during production runs.
8. Ensure that all orders are completed and shipped in a timely manner. Proof all work for quality to ensure superior workmanship.
9. Properly write invoices associated with individual orders.
10. Ensure the security and safety of print shop operations.
11. Responsible for placing orders, receiving inventory and pricing job quotes.
12. Rotation of screen-printing orders throughout graphic artists.
13. Demonstrate acceptable printing and screen printing with cleanliness in the workspace.
14. Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS

All staff should have ability to read written materials and to communicate effectively with other staff, clients and any work service employees.  Have adequate body mobility to perform job tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience with industry standard graphic design applications, preferably Adobe Creative Suite's Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Ability to take direction, communicate feedback in fast-paced environment
• Some Experience in Live Production Atmosphere Preferred
  
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work on short notice
  
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills – Must work well with others at all levels of organization
• Proven ability to take initiative

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Health benefits
  
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Join the Opportunity Center- Easterseals TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

The Opportunity Center- Easter Seals is an AbilityOne government contractor and CARF accredited center. AbilityOne contracts and CARF accreditation are intended to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities through its network of affiliated nonprofit agencies. Therefore, a large percentage of the positions must be filled by people with documented disabilities.

The Opportunity Center- Easter Seals is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at 256.820.9960.

At the Opportunity Center- Easter Seals, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.