Graphic Designer

Graphics Designer #HUJP00010247

Cambridge, MA 02138

03 +Month Contract to hire

Note:

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week

Location: 100% onsite

Max pay rate of $35/hr

Duration: 3 months – this is the allowed time per Harvard’s tenure policy

Top 3 Technical or Soft Skills:

1. Strong illustration skills
2. Time management skills
3. Ability to multi-task

Additional Job Details:

This has the opportunity to be a temp to permanent position.

1. Operate and manage large-scale printers
2. Troubleshoot problems
3. Provide information regarding design
4. Create scientific drawings
5. Supply ordering
6. Payment and reconciliation of invoices

Preferred Qualifications:

Under the direction of Harvard clients, responsible for the creative design, layout, and production of visually compelling and effective mass communications. Create visual compositions that combine layout, typography, and both illustrated and photographic images to help communicate in a way that inspires, informs, or captivates readers. Use typical graphics software (e.g., Quark, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) to design and produce finished communications. Generate design ideas and options, advise on layout, typefaces, colors, and styles. Final products may include brochures, reports, signage, publications, presentations, educational and marketing materials. Capable of advanced implementation of the principles of typography, color, and design consistent with Harvard or school brand standards. May work in an online environment using web-based graphics and design tools such as Flash, FrontPage, and Dream Weaver. Provide all graphic source files and master copies of finished pieces to Harvard clients at the end of the assignment.