Graphic Designer

Socket.dev; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NJPAC is seeking a Graphic Designer to collaborate across departments to produce consistent work for the NJPAC brand, including program books, brochures, journals, digital ads and social media assets.

The role requires strong typography, print and digital design skills, MAC and Adobe Suite expertise, and the ability to deliver time‑sensitive projects in a fast paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts is preferred and 3–6 years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts preferred.
• 3-6 years’ experience required.
• Strong typography and design skills.
• Experience in design for print and various printing methods. Plus, knowledge of multi folding methods for brochures.
• Knowledge of how marketing and brand design works.
• Advance knowledge of MAC platforms, including the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Adobe Premier and Adobe After Affects is a plus but not essential.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team.
• Ability to complete time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HTML, Email design, Canva, plus a working knowledge of print procedures and production.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Art Director and Creative Director.
• Design marketing and collateral materials to promote events.
• Produce well executed designs for web, digital and print. Plus prepare design for final output and production to ensure they meet all media and output requirements.
• Assist in implementing, maintaining and organizing materials on server and digital asset management system.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of how to design for print vs digital.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

HTML email design

Mac proficiency

Job description

Position Summary:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for collaborating to produce consistent work across the NJPAC brand and NJPAC’s various departments. Work would include, but not limited to,

designing and producing program books, brochures, journals, digital ad campaigns and social media assets. The job requires an ability to work across a range of media to create designs that

effectively communicate the needs of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Associate Art Director and Creative Director.


• Design marketing and collateral materials to promote events.


• Produce well executed designs for web, digital and print. Plus prepare design for final output and production to ensure they meet all media and output requirements.


• Assist in implementing, maintaining and organizing materials on server and digital asset management system.


• Excellent presentation and communication skills.


• Knowledge of how to design for print vs digital.

Qualifications and Special Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts preferred.


• 3-6 years’ experience required.


• Strong typography and design skills


• Experience in design for print and various printing methods. Plus, knowledge of multi folding methods for brochures.


• Knowledge of how marketing and brand design works.


• Advance knowledge of MAC platforms, including the Adobe Suite (InDesign,


• Photoshop, Illustrator). Adobe Premier and Adobe After Affects is a plus but not essential.


• Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team.


• Ability to complete time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Knowledge of HTML, Email design, Canva, plus a working knowledge of print procedures and production.

NJPAC is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to offer a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, 401k with match, life, AD&D, PTO, sick time and discounted show tickets.