Communications Designer

Description:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Organized, maintains schedules, meets deadlines, can prioritize and manage multiple projects, and high attention to detail. Can work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines and very short turnarounds
• Flexible enough to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a focus on working collaboratively to create a needed copy
• Knowledge of email communication programs such as Mail Chimp
• Interest/experience in communications and marketing
• Strong design skills, including familiarity with current design software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and basic HTML
• Working knowledge of the printing process and file preparation (preflight etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with a range of personalities and working styles and with people at all levels of the organization, including staff and board
• Ability and experience working effectively on a team while performing a substantial portion of duties independently
• Possess a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and motivation to meet goals

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet all design deadlines outlined in the marketing plan.
• Work within the parameters of The Clay Studios brand guidelines
• Prepare files for both print and web use.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and industry contacts
• Design and produce most Clay Studio communications and marketing collateral (print/electronic). This includes but is not limited to exhibition graphics, postcards, brochures, invitations, newsletters, catalogs, reports, announcements, posters, and newsletters
• Work with web development and database company to maintain functionality and usability, and to redesign as appropriate