Shelby American, Inc. is hiring: Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist in Sa

Position Summary: A Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist is responsible for creating high-quality, accurate, and creative artwork promptly that meets the needs of clients and fulfills their editorial responsibilities. Editorial production includes laying out pages and creating infographics, charts, and maps to supplement the editorial stories that are creative, easy to understand, and tell the story visually. Advertising production includes working closely with the sales staff to create, modify, and update advertisements in time to meet monthly advertising deadlines.

NOTE: While our office location is in New Braunfels, this role will cover updates for New Braunfels, San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, and Northeast San Antonio.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related coursework
2. Able to work three days on-site at our New Braunfels office and two days of telework.
3. At least one (1) year of prior experience in graphic design
4. Proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
5. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Google equivalents)
6. Experience creating ads, infographics, charts, and/or maps
7. Experience with file preparation for CMYK output
8. Ability to pass the Company’s graphic design test

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to learn industry-specific software, including Content Management Systems and Font Management software
2. Familiarity working within corporate design guidelines
3. Excellent communication and collaboration skills
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Relationship to Other Positions:

Reports directly to the Product Manager

Supports mentoring and training new Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist when necessary

Responsibilities of a Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist:

1. Lay out the newspaper using Adobe InDesign, utilizing other Adobe programs as needed, while following the company’s design guidelines, processes, and procedures
2. Maintain an awareness of current design trends and a working knowledge of the latest industry software
3. Commit to the highest level of accuracy and quality to complete all design responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, meeting established deadlines
4. Collaborate with reporters and editors to gain further insight and understanding of stories
5. Analyze and interpret news to create accurate and original graphics, charts, and maps that visually support and supplement editorial stories
6. Meet editorial deadlines for daily production, proofing, and final output
7. Prepare and save online paper archives and editorial graphics as requested to meet web deadlines at the end of each month’s production
8. Serve as backup to the Advertising Specialist & Editorial Specialist as needed to collaborate with the sales team to produce timely and effective advertisements that meet the needs of clients, ensuring the client has adequate time for review and approval
9. Ensure that all in-paper advertisements and graphics are properly prepared for 4-color press output and all web advertisements are properly prepared in the correct digital format
10. Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Product Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to the primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact's efforts generally
11. Must adhere to company policies and procedures

Why Join Community Impact

Base Salary: $46,500

Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually

Paid Holidays: 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness

Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development