Graphic Design Assistant Job at Trinity Repertory Company in Providence

Job Title: Graphic Design Assistant

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reports To: Director of Marketing & Communications (dotted line to Graphic Designer)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Annual Part Time

Pay Tier: 5

Compensation: $400.00 weekly totaling $1,600.00 monthly

Desired Start Date: January 27, 2025

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Graphic Design Assistant supports the Graphic Designer in the production and layout of digital assets and printed collateral for all departments of the theater, including the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Under the supervision of the Graphic Designer, maintain visual branding guidelines, ensuring the consistent and proper use of the organization’s logo and other elements of the company’s visual identity.
• Develop/maintain templates to facilitate brand alignment across the organization.
• Layout of existing assets in social media, flyers, inserts, brochures, print and digital advertisements, study guides, tickets, buttons, special event displays, merchandise, and signage.
• Occasional creation of original key art for the education department, Brown/Trinity Rep MFA productions and programming.
• Occasional creation of sub-branding for EDIA, community engagement, and development initiatives (e.g. Femme Night, Veteran Voices, and Providence Pride).
• Retouch, resize, crop, and otherwise manipulate photos for use on the website, emails, videos, and in social media.
• This role averages a workload that is equivalent to 15-20 hours per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of three years of experience in graphic design and illustration, branding, and digital content management (or equivalent). Strong aesthetic sense and knowledge of layout, typography, color, branding, and print production. Familiar with critique processes and comfortable with holding space for open dialogue around produced work. Excellent attention to detail. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to maintain focus on identified priorities, develop strategies, manage multiple tasks at once, and keep track of and meet deadlines and goals.

Language Skills:

Ability to handle vendor interactions in person, in writing, or on the telephone. Ability to effectively communicate with internal clients (colleagues or managers) about design direction, project status, timelines, and budgets. Familiarity with common graphic design terminology (leading, tracking, kerning, etc.).

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with both Adobe InDesign and Illustrator required. Experience with or ability to learn other Adobe software products required, particularly Photoshop and Acrobat. Knowledge of Mac and Windows operating systems, word processing, email, and internet software. Asana experience optional but preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit or stand in a stationary position for up to 90 percent of the time.
• Must be able to regularly move about inside office spaces to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must have the physical ability to regularly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (printer, scanner, copier).
• Must be able to exchange information, discuss, express oneself and communicate in a clear and tactful manner.

Work Environment:

• This position has the ability to work remotely, with infrequent work time required in an open office setting. The noise level in the office environment ranges from low to high.
• Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams.
• Trinity Rep is on an active and ongoing journey to be an anti-racist organization, advancing anti-racist policies and practices, and fostering and sustaining a culture that values community, social justice, and equity.

Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep’s commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/antiracism.